Parts Counter Associate

Are you looking for an opportunity to join an industry leader with a strong foundation of success? Kenworth Sales Company was recently awarded the 2020 Dealer of the Year award and after 75 years of consistent excellence, we are still growing! We have recently joined forces with Truck Enterprises, Inc. and now span 10 states across the country and boast 31 locations with over 1200 employees. We have exciting career opportunities available today in most of our locations. We are always looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for helping our customers build the kind of success that Kenworth knows so well. 

JOB SUMMARY

This position is scheduled to work Tuesday-Saturday.
The primary function of the Parts Counter Associate is to handle internal and external customer requests for parts purchases, both in person and on the telephone.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Wait on customers or mechanics at parts counter or on phone.
2. Research customers’ requests and needs where necessary and determine correct part(s) needed.
3. If part(s) is in stock produce invoice from computer system. If not in stock and customer wants to order, create Purchase Order and process orders.
4. Checking in orders and receiving Purchase Orders in the business system.
5. Assisting with inventory and core returns to vendors, including pulling, packing, and shipping.
6. Restock shelves and maintain parts bins, i.e., rearranging parts, cleaning, labeling, etc.
7. Delivery of parts to customers as the need arises.
8. Assist with annual parts inventory physical count, to include actual physical counting of parts, tallying of counts, etc.
9. Assist Parts Manager with miscellaneous tasks.
10. Complete all required job related training.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to read, write and comprehend English instructions and information
High School Diploma or Equivalent
2 years heavy duty truck parts experience
Mechanical aptitude desirable
Minimal computer aptitude desirable
Computer terminal data input, 10 key calculator
Understanding of office procedures, to include filing, correspondence, basic accounting
Knowledge of bills of lading, freight bills, heavy and medium duty diesel truck parts
Excellent organization and communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves both sedentary and other work. For part of the shift, employee will work at a desk in a warehouse setting doing paperwork, telephoning, filing, and ten-key. For part of the shift, employee will stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach, moving about the dealership facility to communicate with managers, employees, and customers. Lifting of at least 50 lbs. without assistance on a daily basis, as well as heavier loads with forklifts and/or additional assistance will be required. Will be exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and a variety of other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

BENEFITS

We offer a full benefits package with retirement and paid life insurance. Also includes vacation time, sick days and paid holidays.

Kenworth Sales Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.