PARTS COUNTER PERSON

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Role Overview

This position is responsible for procuring replacement parts and materials necessary for equipment repairs in the most economical and timely manner possible. Maintain warehouse stock levels and cleanliness. Implement methods of handling parts and materials safely and easily. Work as a team to ensure successful outcomes to shop repairs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Purchases, stores, and issues spare parts for motor vehicles or equipment.
• Takes inventory of parts and equipment and maintains inventory levels.
• Creates and completes computerized purchase orders.
• Orders parts via telephone, email, fax, or online ordering.
• Reconciles packing lists and invoices with parts received/prices quoted.
• Stores purchased parts and issues parts to workers upon request.
• Dispatches parts runners as necessary.
• Operates forklift as needed to load and unload cargo.
• Works self‑motivated and as a team player with minimum supervision.
• Maintains good interpersonal skills and positive customer relations, being courteous and respectful of others.
• Troubleshoots and problem‑solves situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).
• Monitors and discusses production problems with co‑workers and managers/supervisors.
• Monitors and discusses parts‑related issues with co‑workers and management.
• Wears required personal protective equipment.
• Answers telephone calls and, if necessary, transfers callers to the correct recipient.
• Ensures OSHA safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Performs some heavy lifting, up to 75 pounds at a time.
• Always works safely and takes action to prevent unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communicates effectively (verbal, listening, written) and works with difficult people under high‑stress situations.
• Self‑motivated, team‑player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteously and respectfully toward others.

Minimum Requirements

• GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous parts experience and mechanical experience.
• Computer knowledge and experience.
• Ability to provide and maintain appropriate licensure and an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Requirements

• Truck and/or heavy equipment knowledge.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short‑term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity