Materials Handler - Receiving

About the job

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Materials Receiving/Handling

Starting Pay:  $19.00/hour and up to $20.00/hour potential (with earned MONTHLY bonuses)

Schedule: 1****st SHIFT ONLY!

****Monday – Thursday 6am – 4:30pm (10hours)

Some Friday work as needed

NO SATURDAYS! NO SUNDAYS!

Job Description:

This position performs all functions related to the receiving, storage and issuing of purchased parts used in engine remanufacturing. Specific work instructions define each task. Parts sizes can range from as small as nuts or bolts to as large as engine cylinder heads.

Parts receiving can involve unloading of trucks, verification of counts and creating the appropriate check-in paperwork and system transactions for each material receipt. Parts inventory control can involve moving parts to stocking locations, pulling parts required to support the production build schedule, moving the parts to the production area, checking stocks on the line, creating the paperwork required and performing all related system transactions using computer. Additionally, physical inventory counts will be performed at various intervals requiring the use of weight scales or hand counts with a calculator. Parts inventory control can also involve "working the counter" to issue general stores, tooling and parts to production personnel as needed.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave for new parents
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Competencies:

• Strong emphasis on SAFETY
• Self-Starter with a positive attitude
• Strong work ethic and Initiative
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively on a team

Education:

Ability to read and write.  This is verified through the employment process.

Experience/ Skills:

Fork Lift Experience preferred.

May be required to become qualified through LKQ’s forklift testing program and/ or propane filling qualification. General math and computer skills needed.

Equipment Used:

Computer, calculator, pallet jack, and parts carts.

Safety/ Safety of Others:

Must wear all company required personal protective equipment in required areas.  Care necessary to avoid placing self and others in an unsafe environment.

Quality of Work:

Provide quality products and services to meet the needs of both internal and external customers.  Quality of work impacts succeeding operations.

Physical Demand:

Requires continuous physical effort; short work cycles; repetitive motion work.  Standing 80%, walking 20%.  Lifts, pushes, pulls an average of 80+ lb. Occasionally, 40 lb. Frequently, and 20 lb. Constantly.

Work Environment:

Exposures to atmospheric conditions, such as dust, fumes, varying temperature extremes.  Exposure to noise and various chemicals.

Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.