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LKQ

Global distributor of aftermarket vehicle parts

Retail Counter / Warehouse

Full-Time
$21/hr+ 401(k) Match
Junior
Johnston, RI, USA
In PersonOn-site in Johnston, Rhode Island.
RetailCheckout & Customer Service

About the job

Requirements
  • One year of experience is required.
  • A strong customer service background is required.
  • Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret graphs.
  • Ability to use Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, databases, and PowerPoint, including creating, maintaining, and incorporating functions into documents and spreadsheets.
  • Ability to use moderately complex oral and written communication, interact with others, and make presentations to department or middle management.
  • Ability to handle routine, somewhat repetitive problems by following clear directions and procedures.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.
  • Ability to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended periods; lift up to 75 pounds; and work around extreme temperatures, extreme lighting, and high noise levels.
Responsibilities
  • Greet every customer as they enter and maintain friendly contact throughout their shopping experience.
  • Use suggestive selling techniques at checkout when appropriate and assist with problem-solving.
  • Maintain orderly files, accurate transaction records, and an accurate cash drawer.
  • Monitor inventory changes to maintain minimum stock levels and ensure the showroom appearance is appropriate.
  • Coordinate orders from the warehouse to ensure customers’ orders are ready in a timely fashion.
  • Assume other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Prior automotive experience and knowledge of automotive parts.
  • Two to three years of prior customer service relations experience.
  • May train others in functional areas.
  • Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays, depending on position requirements.

About the company

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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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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

Company News

Quandec Corporation
Oct 23rd, 2026
LKQ names Salvatore Abbate CEO.

LKQ names Salvatore Abbate CEO. Justin Jude and LKQ Europe chief Andy Hamilton depart as Alvarez & Marsal is retained to advise on European operations. LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) has appointed Salvatore A. "Sal" Abbate, the former chief executive officer of Veritiv Corporation, as its next president and CEO, replacing Justin Jude, who left the company Oct. 23, the same day LKQ disclosed preliminary third-quarter results that showed significant underperformance in Europe. Abbate takes over Dec. 15. Until then, an interim office of the chief executive officer made up of John Mendel, chairman of the board, and Sue Gove, chair of the board's audit committee, will oversee operations with LKQ's leadership team. Andy Hamilton also departed Oct. 23 as president and managing director of LKQ Europe, the board engaged Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) to advise on the European business and LKQ withdrew its full-year 2026 guidance. The changes put new leadership at the top of the collision repair industry's largest supplier of recycled and aftermarket replacement parts while a board review that includes a potential sale of the company remains underway. LKQ said its North America segment, which supplies collision repair facilities, performed in line with expectations in the third quarter despite softer market conditions, following a second quarter in which the segment returned to organic growth and alternative parts utilization topped 40%. "LKQ's performance, particularly in Europe, has fallen significantly short of the Board's expectations, and the Board is taking decisive action to address it," Mendel said. "Sal is a proven operator with a track record of driving performance in complex distribution businesses, and A&M brings deep experience in operational improvement." Europe drives third-quarter shortfall. LKQ expects to report third-quarter revenue of $3.32 billion, down from $3.50 billion a year earlier, with parts and services organic revenue down 5.4%. Europe's organic parts and services revenue fell 9.8%, and the segment's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) margin is expected at 4.1% to 5.1%, compared with 10.0% in the third quarter of 2025. The company attributed the European results to operational disruptions tied to its enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementation in Germany and to volume declines in the United Kingdom and Benelux. The Specialty segment came in modestly below expectations. The German conversion was already weighing on results in July, when LKQ estimated it reduced second-quarter European revenue by approximately $140 million and EBITDA by approximately $50 million, and said Germany had recovered to above 85% of its normal revenue run rate. Europe's segment EBITDA margin was 7.5% in that quarter. A&M's initial focus will be improving customer service levels, stabilizing operations and strengthening performance and cost discipline across the region. LKQ expects a third-quarter net loss from continuing operations attributable to stockholders of $16 million to $32 million, including $111 million of non-cash impairment charges - $88 million for goodwill and $23 million for net assets held for sale - compared with net income of $178 million a year earlier. Diluted loss per share is expected at $0.06 to $0.12, including $0.42 per share of impairment charges, compared with diluted earnings of $0.69. Adjusted diluted EPS is expected at $0.47 to $0.53, down from $0.84. The withdrawn guidance was last revised July 30, when LKQ cut its adjusted diluted EPS outlook to $2.60 to $2.90 and projected organic parts and services revenue growth of negative 3.0% to negative 1.0%. The company cited the European results and Abbate's pending start as the reasons for withdrawing it. LKQ will report full third-quarter results and hold a conference call Oct. 29. Abbate brings more than three decades of experience leading distribution and industrial businesses. As CEO of Veritiv, he led a transformation during which the company's share price rose more than 13-fold, culminating in its $2.6 billion sale to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in 2023. He previously served as Veritiv's chief operating officer and chief commercial officer and held senior roles at Andersen Windows & Doors, Solutia Inc., now part of Eastman Chemical Company, and Armstrong World Industries. Abbate serves on the board of ArcBest and holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. "Sal brings the operating rigor, commercial instincts and sense of urgency we need to sharpen execution across our businesses and unlock the full potential of LKQ," Mendel said. "On behalf of the Board, I also want to thank Justin for his years of service and contributions to LKQ." "There is meaningful opportunity to improve performance, and I intend to move quickly," Abbate said. "That starts with listening to our customers and teams, fostering a culture where our people can succeed and thrive, driving disciplined execution across every region and holding ourselves accountable for results." Jude, an LKQ employee since 2004 who led the Wholesale - North America segment from 2015 through 2023, succeeded Dominick Zarcone as president and CEO July 1, 2024. Hamilton, who joined LKQ through its 2011 acquisition of Euro Car Parts, was named to lead LKQ Europe effective Jan. 1, 2024. Strategic review. LKQ described the CEO appointment, the European leadership change and the A&M engagement as actions taken in connection with the board's review of strategic alternatives, announced in January, which includes a potential sale of the company. LKQ said it will provide additional updates on the process as appropriate.

Associated Press
Oct 23rd, 2026
LKQ shares fall 17% after $111M impairments, CEO exit and Europe ERP woes; law firm investigates

Law firm Block & Leviton is investigating LKQ Corp. (Nasdaq: LKQ) for potential securities law violations. It is examining whether the company and some executives misled investors about its European operations, including an enterprise software rollout in Germany. On July 30, 2026, then-chief executive officer Justin Jude reportedly said German "operational processes have normalized." On October 23, 2026, LKQ released preliminary third-quarter results showing adjusted earnings well below analyst expectations and a projected net loss that included $111 million in impairments. Europe profit margins were roughly half of the prior year's level. The same day, LKQ said its chief executive and its head of Europe were leaving immediately, hired a turnaround firm, and withdrew full-year guidance. The stock fell more than 17%. Block & Leviton may file an action to recover investors' losses.

Market Chameleon
Oct 23rd, 2026
LKQ Corporation appoints Salvatore A. Abbate as President and Chief Executive Officer.

LKQ Corporation appoints Salvatore A. Abbate as President and Chief Executive Officer. Globe Newswire 23-Oct-2026 8:00 AM ANTIOCH, Tenn., Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Salvatore A. "Sal" Abbate as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 15, 2026. He succeeds Justin Jude, who is departing the Company effective today. Until Mr. Abbate assumes the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, the Company has established an interim Office of the Chief Executive Officer to provide ongoing leadership continuity, consisting of John Mendel, Chairman of the Board, and Sue Gove, Chair of LKQ's Audit Committee. The Office of the Chief Executive Officer will work closely with LKQ's leadership teams and management in overseeing the Company's operations during the interim period. Mr. Abbate brings more than three decades of experience leading large, complex distribution and industrial businesses. As CEO of Veritiv Corporation, he led a significant transformation of the company, with its share price increasing more than 13-fold during his tenure, culminating in its $2.6 billion sale to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in 2023. Before becoming CEO, he served as Veritiv's Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer. Earlier in his career, Mr. Abbate held senior leadership roles at Andersen Windows & Doors, Solutia, Inc., now part of Eastman Chemical Company, and Armstrong World Industries, with responsibilities spanning sales, marketing, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, strategy and process improvement. Mr. Abbate's experience aligns closely with LKQ's strategic and operational priorities. He has led high-volume, multi-site distribution businesses where pricing, procurement and supply chain discipline are critical to performance, and has led portfolio transformation focused on margin improvement and cash generation. He also brings public-company and international experience. He currently serves on the board of ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB). He holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. "After a thorough search, the Board concluded that Sal is the right leader for LKQ at this moment," said John Mendel, Chairman of the Board. "He is a disciplined operator and people-centered leader, who has transformed a complex distribution business, improved margins and created significant value for shareholders. Sal brings the operating rigor, commercial instincts and sense of urgency we need to sharpen execution across our businesses and unlock the full potential of LKQ. On behalf of the Board, I also want to thank Justin for his years of service and contributions to LKQ."

ABP Club
Oct 23rd, 2026
LKQ - announce immediate termination of Justin Jude as Group CEO and Andy Hamilton as MD Europe

LKQ - announce immediate termination of Justin Jude as Group CEO and Andy Hamilton as MD Europe 23rd October 2026 In order to view the full article please login to its members area.

AD HOC NEWS
Oct 17th, 2026
LKQ Corporation stock heads for October 29 results with a 12.35 price-earnings ratio.

LKQ Corporation stock heads for October 29 results with a 12.35 price-earnings ratio. Published on 10/17/2026 at 20:11 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS LKQ's P/E is 12.35 versus O'Reilly's 28.43. LKQ Corporation stock was USD 22.23 on October 16, 2026, down 0.58 percent. Scheduled results and valuation. * LKQ Corporation is scheduled to release third-quarter results on October 29, 2026. * LKQ's P/E ratio is 12.35 versus 28.43 for O'Reilly Automotive. * LKQ Corporation stock was USD 22.23 on October 16, 2026, down 0.58 percent versus USD 22.36. * LKQ's market capitalization was USD 5.6 billion on October 16, 2026. LKQ Corporation (ISIN US5018892084) is scheduled to release its third-quarter results on October 29, 2026, according to Nasdaq. The date gives investors the next fixed checkpoint after a second-quarter revenue decline. LKQ stock was last at USD 22.23 on October 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, down 0.58 percent from USD 22.36. Discover more LKQ Financial Results Earnings Report Analysis Stock Market Education Revenue scale meets the October date. LKQ reported USD 3.41 billion in revenue for the second quarter of 2026, according to the financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2026. Consolidated net income was USD 134.0 million and diluted earnings per share were USD 0.53 in that quarter. The revenue figure was below the USD 3.47 billion recorded in the first quarter of 2026, while net income increased from USD 77.0 million. The company describes its business as a distributor of aftermarket, specialty, salvage and recycled vehicle parts. Its website says LKQ operates across North America, Europe and Taiwan, with more than 44,000 team members and more than 1,400 locations in over 25 countries, according to LKQ Corporation. Price position after October 16. LKQ's USD 21.17 to USD 37.13 52-week range places the last price USD 1.06 above the low and USD 14.90 below the high. The stock's October 16 decline was smaller than AutoZone's 1.99 percent gain but followed O'Reilly Automotive's 0.87 percent increase in the same session. Valuation and October 29 date. LKQ's market capitalization was USD 5.6 billion on October 16, 2026, with a P/E ratio of 12.35. O'Reilly Automotive carried a USD 72.2 billion market capitalization and a 28.43 P/E ratio, while AutoZone stood at USD 50.9 billion and a 20.46 P/E ratio. These figures frame LKQ's valuation ahead of the scheduled results without providing a directional investment judgment. Comparison with peers. LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq, USD): minus 0.58 percent, P/E 12.35, market capitalization USD 5.6 billion O'Reilly Automotive (Nasdaq, USD): plus 0.87 percent, P/E 28.43, market capitalization USD 72.2 billion AutoZone (NYSE, USD): plus 1.99 percent, P/E 20.46, market capitalization USD 50.9 billion What October 29 can clarify. The third-quarter report will show whether LKQ's second-quarter revenue contraction persisted into the period ended September 2026. The release is scheduled before the market opens, according to Nasdaq, giving investors a defined date for the next operating update. Discover more LKQ Stock Analysis LKQ Stock Report Stock Market News Trading level and calendar. With the Nasdaq closed on October 17, 2026, the latest home-market quotation was USD 22.23 on October 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, down 0.58 percent versus USD 22.36. LKQ's next scheduled reporting date is October 29, 2026. Sponsored Ad LKQ Stock: new Analysis - 23 October. Fresh LKQ information released. What's the impact for investors? Our latest independent report examines recent figures and market trends. Disclaimer regarding our articles: This is not investment advice, nor is it a recommendation to buy or sell. Information regarding prices, companies, and markets is provided without guarantee; changes may occur at any time. Stock market transactions can result in significant losses. Our articles are created and reviewed, in whole or in part, automatically with the assistance of AI. en | US5018892084 | LKQ CORPORATION | boerse | 70349718 | bgmi