Job Details

Shift Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

As a part of our continued growth we are looking for dedicated and passionate Warehouse Associates with Forklift experience. As a Warehouse Associate you will be responsible for general labor, warehouse maintenance, safely loading, and unloading of parts with the use of a pallet jack, hand truck, or forklift. The Warehouse Associate will also be responsible for maintaining excellent customer service to internal and external customers always. We are seeking candidates who are extremely motivated and are excited about the opportunity to support all operational processes and procedures. If you like growth and working with happy, enthusiastic individuals, you'll enjoy a career with us!

Essential Job Duties:

• Load, unload, pick, put away, consolidate, stack and stage products and materials using a forklift, pallet jack, or other power equipment
• Follow specific work instructions and best practices to safely and accurately complete daily work assignments and record indirect time in a timely manner
• Record receipts to appropriate forms and/or log books.
• Verify that proper documentation is attached
• Support all operational processes and procedures to ensure value to the customer and compliance with all LKQ policies, customer requirements and federal/state/local regulations
• Assists with physical inventories and cycle counts, ensuring proper stock rotation
• Inspect each pallet and or case for proper quantities, items brands, and lot codes (as applicable) damages and follow any special instructions on Work Assignment Form and /or additional documentation
• Communicate problems, concerns and ideas to management. Identify process improvements.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
• Participate in all assigned training programs and adhere to all guidelines
• Perform forklift duties, and learn to containerize basic loads.
• Develop and maintain excellent customer service to internal and external customers always.
• Assist in various warehouse maintenance tasks, including sweeping floors, storing equipment, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience:
•High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent desired.
•< 1 year of warehouse-related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
•Forklift certification beneficial.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
•General knowledge and ability to perform relatively simple work using basic arithmetic.
•Must be able to recognize bin-numbered locations.
•Must be familiar with the company's products and warehouse methods, techniques, and procedures.
•Must be able to work in cooperation with others.
•Must be attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments.
•Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
•Must have the flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends.
•Should possess special skills in the operation of a forklift in negotiating the lift in close quarters.
Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment:
•This position requires individuals to constantly be on their feet except when operating machinery.
•Should not have any lifting restrictions and must not be afraid of heights.
•They must be able to stand for long periods, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, climb and be able to move/lift
to 75 pounds regularly.
•They must be able to climb ladders, and stairs and withstand heights of more than 15 feet.
•While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

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