Yard Parts Puller
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Must have own tools.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret graphs.
- Ability to communicate basic messages orally, write brief messages, keep simple records, and explain routine procedures.
- Ability to prioritize and handle assigned routine tasks.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 75 pounds and sometimes up to 100 pounds; working in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles; and wearing personal protective equipment as needed.
- Ability to work around hazardous situations, equipment, extreme temperatures, and high noise levels.
- Safely maneuver around the yard.
- Find and retrieve parts.
- Complete paperwork associated with parts.
- Pull work orders.
- Use hand tools and power tools to remove parts from cars.
- Pull and prepare sheet metal and other orders.
- Tag parts properly for their destination.
- Communicate with Sales and Dispatch.
- Maintain cleanliness in the work area.
- Assume other duties as assigned.
- A working knowledge of automotive parts.
About the company
LKQ is a global distributor that supplies vehicle parts and accessories for cars and trucks. It sells aftermarket, recycled and salvaged parts, as well as specialty equipment, to repair shops and retail customers who repair, maintain, or customize vehicles. Its parts come from a wide range of suppliers and are distributed through a large network to repair shops, collision centers, and individuals. The way the products work is straightforward: customers order parts, LKQ sources them (including recycled or salvaged options when available), and ships them to the customer for installation or use. LKQ differentiates itself through its broad, global catalog and mix of new, aftermarket, and recycled parts, offering a one-stop source for repairing and upgrading vehicles. The company’s goal is to be a leading, reliable supplier that helps customers quickly find and obtain the parts they need to fix, service, or customize vehicles.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee
Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- North America returned to positive organic growth in Q2 2026, its first nine quarters.
- AUTOFY launched August 3, 2026, bundling garage software, training, and parts ordering.
- LKQ's July 2026 guidance cut still assumes improving Germany, stronger cash generation, and Specialty growth.
What critics are saying
- Germany's ERP rollout cut Q2 2026 revenue about $140 million and hit Europe hard.
- Rosen sued over FinishMaster disclosures; the class period runs through July 23, 2025.
- If Europe stays weak through year-end 2026, LKQ's strategic review becomes a breakup sale.
What makes LKQ unique
- LKQ spans recycled, aftermarket, and specialty parts across Europe and North America.
- Its 250-plus UK branches and digital ordering tools deepen workshop switching costs.
- ERA Reman and recycled supply tie sustainability claims to tangible repair economics.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Fertility Treatment Support
- 401(k) Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program