LKQ

Global distributor of aftermarket vehicle parts

Automotive Yard Part Puller

Automotive Service & RepairConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAkron, OH, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Background in body repair, mechanical work, or previous vehicle dismantling experience.
May be required to provide a personal set of tools as needed to carry out duties.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to communicate basic messages orally, write brief messages, and keep simple records.
Ability to follow clear directions and procedures to solve routine, repetitive problems, without decision-making.
Ability to follow guidance and guidelines from a supervisor or manager and complete assignments and priorities provided by a supervisor or manager.
Ability to perform the physical duties, including standing, walking, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or sitting for extended periods.
Ability to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles and in awkward positions, and to wear personal protective equipment as needed.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day Processing Department activities in accordance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as directed by the Production Manager, to ensure automobiles are dismantled safely, efficiently, and properly.
Assist the Dismantler/Trainer with dismantling vehicles.
Learn and complete the process for dismantling, tagging, and storing all parts.
Work with Engine Dismantlers as needed to learn engine dismantling.
Comply with all safety standards and requirements to maintain a safe, hazard-free workplace.
Assume other duties as assigned.
Travel periodically, including overnight stays, if required by the position.

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Responsible for performing day-to-day activities of the Processing Department following current federal, state/provincial, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing this facility, and as may be directed by the Production Manager to assure that the automobiles are dismantled in a safe, efficient, and proper manner.

Essential Job Duties

Assist Dismantler/Trainer with dismantling vehicles.
Learn and complete the system of dismantling, tagging and storing of all parts.
Work with Engine Dismantlers as needed to learn engine dismantling.
Comply with all safety standards and requirements to ensure a safe and hazard-free workplace.
Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

Background in either body repair, mechanical, or previous dismantling experience.
May be required to have own set of tools as needed to carry out duties.

Preferred Requirements

High School Diploma/GED

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Basic computer skills.
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 no decision-making involved.
Uses guidance/guidelines provided by supervisor/manager.
Assignments/priorities provide by supervisor/manager.

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

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About the Company

LKQ

Global distributor of aftermarket vehicle parts

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, TN
Founded: 1998

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