Job Summary
The Parts Runner / Parts Department Assistant supports the service technicians and counter sales staff by managing inventory, maintaining shop cleanliness, and safely transporting auto parts. This entry-level role ensures a smooth daily workflow by keeping the parts department organized and delivering required items directly to technicians or external wholesale clients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver parts directly to service technicians in the shop to maximize workflow.
- Pick up and transport parts from local warehouses, dealerships, and vendors.
- Receive incoming freight, verify packing slips for accuracy, and unpack inventory.
- Stock and label shelves neatly according to the established inventory grid system.
- Process core returns and warranty parts by crating, tagging, and prepping them for shipment.
- Maintain cleanliness by sweeping floors, dusting bins, and safely disposing of boxes and trash.
- Operate company vehicles safely and strictly adhere to all regional traffic laws.
- Assist other departments when shorthanded by moving service vehicles or running office errands.
Qualifications and Requirements
- License: Valid Driver's License with a clean, insurable driving record.
- Experience: No prior experience required; hands-on warehouse or automotive shop exposure is a plus.
- Skills: Basic computer literacy and comfort navigating GPS mapping apps.
- Communication: Clear verbal skills to interact professionally with technicians and vendors.
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand and walk on hard concrete floors for extended periods.
- Capability to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Willingness to work in varying weather conditions during loading, unloading, and transit.