Automotive Parts Puller

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Locate and remove parts from vehicles in the yard in a safe manner.

Full Service Essential Job Duties:

• Receive labels from the supervisor for parts to be pulled.
• Pull, and retrieve parts from vehicles in the yard.
• Inspect part and notify the supervisor of any damage.
• Dismantle and remove hybrid batteries, catalytic converters, airbags and other parts efficiently from vehicles in a safety conscious manner.
• Stage high value cores/parts for vendor or customer pickups.
• Respond to customer countersales by receiving order, pulling product and taking to sales counter.
• May be required to operate forklift and load trucks.
• Maintain orderliness and housekeeping of assigned work areas.
• Must meet productivity guidelines.
• May be required to use hand held or similar device to enter information and generate reports.
• Comply with established company policies and procedures.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Self Service Essential Job Duties:

• Could operate a forklift or loader to assist in moving cars from the process to the yard.
• Clean out debris from cars before they go into the processing area.
• Pull out batteries to be tested to be resold. Bring charged batteries to the retail area.
• Work with the Loader Operator to properly stage or pull cars in the yard.
• Walk the yard and place debris in the cars being removed from the yard.
• Dismantle tires.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensure all EPA and OSHA regulations are being met.
• Wear all required PPE.
• Comply with established company policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have hands-on automotive repair experience.
• Must complete required training.
• Necessary tools will be provided as needed.

Preferred Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records.
• Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
• Follows standard procedures with little decision making involved.
• Assignments/priorities provided by supervisor/manager.
• Must be able to use hand and electric tools.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods.
• The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions. May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE). May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Coverage
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• PNC Daily Pay Option

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