Parts Associate

Become a Rusnak! Join Rusnak Auto Group, a leading automotive organization with over 60 years of success serving Greater Los Angeles and Southern California. We are proud to offer a dynamic, diverse, ethical, and professional workplace where dedicated team members thrive while representing some of the world's most sought‑after luxury automotive brands. About The Role Our BMW dealership in Westlake is seeking Parts Associates. This is a great opportunity to begin your automotive career. In this position, you will contribute to the success of Rusnak Auto Group by supporting the efforts of the Parts Department staff through proper storage procedures and maintaining client satisfaction by accurate order picking and driver assignment. Compensation $22.00/hr - $25.00/hr. Compensation will be based on experience and skill level. Benefits Professional Development Competitive Pay Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD) Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Retirement Plan Sick Pay, Vacation, and Holiday Pay Employee Wellness Program Flexible Spending Account Employee Referral Bonus Program Employee Discounts/Perks Responsibilities Inventory Control Ensures accurate and timely receipt of freight; accurately places incoming stock in the proper locations; file packing slips in numerical order. Manages order pulling for employees and clients. Takes a leading role in bin organization and parts stocking. Immediately informs management of any stock outages or discrepancies. Assists with regular parts department inventories and selection of parts for returns. Initiates all paperwork relating to damages/shortages and vendor returns. Participates in perpetual counts. Maintains department security. Places daily stock orders. Matches purchase orders and invoices for Parts Manager to review and approve. Attends training classes as directed by management. Informs manager of any irregularities in parts available for return to factory. Posts incoming orders. Shipping/Receiving/Warranty Administration Manages all shipping processes, including shipping of warranty parts back to factory. Maintains shipping supplies inventory; notifies Parts Manager of needed items. Maintains separate warranty storage area organized by Repair Order (RO) sequence. Informs manager of any irregularities in parts available for return to factory. Ensures proper disposal of parts within factory, company, and environmental guidelines. Personnel Coordination Coordinates activities of contract delivery drivers. Assists with scheduling of deliveries including routing and special requests. Takes initiative to get job done through innovative thinking. Promptly notifies salesman or management of client issues, returns, or problems with drivers, and deliveries, as necessary. Qualifications Education; Required H.S. Diploma/GED At least eighteen (18) years of age. Experience (Desired): A minimum of 2+ years in a position of related or similar positions progressively in automotive, retail, sales, hospitality, or food & beverage industries. License (Required) Current California Driver License with satisfactory Department of Motor Vehicle driving record Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), age, disability, citizenship status, veteran and uniform service member status, protected medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain required employment statistics on applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rusnak Auto Group