Location: Pomona, CA
Job Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Reports to: Site Manager
About the Company
iPull-uPull Auto Parts operates self-service automotive recycling yards focused on providing customers with a clean, organized, and safe environment. Our team supports daily yard operations, vehicle processing, parts recovery, and material recycling.
We are seeking a dependable Automotive Production Technician to assist with vehicle preparation and yard operations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer contribution toward employee insurance premiums
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid vacation and sick leave
Position Summary
The Automotive Production Technician prepares vehicles for placement in the customer-sef-service yard. This position involves removing fluids, batteries, tires, recyclable materials, and other designated components from vehicles while following company safety and environmental procedures.
The role also includes operating a forklift, maintaining work areas, using hand and power tools, and helping keep the yard organized and safe.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow company safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Drain and properly collect vehicle fluids according to company and environmental procedures.
- Remove and properly handle batteries, refrigerants, mercury-containing components, and other regulated materials as required.
- Remove tires and identify tires and wheel assemblies that may be suitable for resale.
- Separate trash and non-recyclable materials from vehicles.
- Remove designated automotive parts, cores, metals, and other recyclable materials using appropriate tools and procedures.
- Properly mark and process vehicles after completing required preparation.
- Separate recyclable materials from landfill materials.
- Prepare and maintain vehicle rows and work areas.
- Safely position vehicles within the customer yard using appropriate equipment.
- Operate a forklift as required and in accordance with company safety procedures.
- Maintain tools and equipment and report damaged or missing equipment to the supervisor.
- Keep assigned work areas clean and organized
- Work cooperatively with other team members to support daily production and yard operations.
Qualifications
- Previous automotive, recycling, production, warehouse, or related experience preferred.
- Previous forklift experience is a plus.
- Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established safety procedures.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Capability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and working around vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to work safely and effectively in a production-oriented environment.