Parts Warehouse Associate

About the role

Kenworth Sales Co. is looking for a Parts Warehouse Associate to join our Salt Lake City, UT team. After 80 years of supporting the trucking industry by selling quality parts, our commitment to excellence is stronger than ever! The primary function of the Parts Warehouse Associate is receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing and retrieving stock in the warehouse, and pick-up and delivery of orders. This position involves both sedentary and other work; part of the shift is desk work (paperwork, telephoning, filing) and part involves standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, moving about the facility. Lifting of at least 50 lbs. without assistance daily, as well as heavier loads with forklifts and/or additional assistance. Exposure to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and various hazardous and non‑hazardous materials. Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales Company is a drug‑free workplace; any offer is contingent on passing a pre‑employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Process customer returns, including cores adhering to inspection and return criteria.
• Ship eligible dealer cores and part returns to the originating vendors.
• Ensure accuracy of parts inventory by performing cycle and random bin counts.
• Accept and receive freight from freight companies after inspecting and verifying the condition of shipment and noting any damage on shipment documents.
• Research discrepancies on orders and/or invoices (e.g., overages, shortages, duplicate, damaged) for the purpose of correcting errors and/or returning damaged/incorrect parts.
• Pick and pull parts for outgoing parts orders.
• Deliver and pick up parts from vendors and customers as needed.
• Perform a variety of tasks within the warehouse to support warehouse operations and the sales team.
• Maintain work area and surrounding areas for cleanliness, organization, and proper supplies required to perform duties.
• Participate in annual and random physical inventories for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying losses.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend English instructions and information.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in Shipping: knowledge of bills of lading and freight bills.
• Packaging Skills: knowledge of how material should be packed to reach its destination economically and without damage.
• Excellent organization, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate warehouse forklift and complete formal training program.

Skills

Strong organizational abilities, effective verbal and written communication, proficiency with forklift operation, and familiarity with shipping documentation and packaging best practices.

Benefits

• Progressive environment emphasizing teamwork, customer service, training and personal development.
• Financial stability with an established customer base and positioning for continued expansion.
• History of excellence – award‑winning dealership with reputation for unsurpassed quality and customer service.
• Excellent compensation and benefits package including comprehensive Health and Dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) with FLEX Card, Group Life Insurance, Short Term & Long‑Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Corporate Holidays, Paid Vacation and Personal Leave, 401(k) plan with company match, and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance plans.
• Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Pay

Salary range: $20‑$24 per hour.