Production Associate | Automotive Salvage & Recycling

Description

“When your car doesn’t work, your life doesn’t work!” That’s our motto here at Pull-A-Part, it’s the challenge that we help our customers overcome every day! We’re currently looking for happy, goal-oriented individuals, who love to assist people in solving their automotive issues, to join our team. If you are looking to grow with a customer-focused company, then our Production Associate | Automotive Salvage & Recycling opportunity could be your next best career move.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

For this opportunity you will report to our Pull-A-Part store location, and you will fulfill the following job responsibilities & qualifications required for the role:

• Participate in a culture that focuses on "Safety First" & "Environmental Stewardship" and adheres to environmental, health, and safety standards
• Perform all daily tasks with a positive attitude and a focus on the four core company values - Respect, Help, Learn & Grow
• Prioritize the cleanliness and appearance of the facility and your work area
• Listen to and interact with customers to deliver friendly, helpful, and professional customer service
• Abide by the Company Playbook, which includes all company policies, safety guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOP's)
• Comply with the company dress code policy and wear your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
• Perform daily inspection on equipment and tools-- report defects or needed repairs to supervisors
• Perform general equipment and / or building maintenance if directed
• Operate hand tools and fixed equipment such as (but not limited to): air compressors, articulating racks, CFC recovery equipment, hydraulic shears, and more.
• Operate industrial equipment (if directed & trained), which may include loaders, forklifts, crushers, and more.
• Prepare vehicles for processing by removing or disposing of trash and / or designated auto parts.
• Safely remove vehicle fluids, electrical components, catalytic converters, and other parts as instructed by SOPs.
• Always ensure vehicles are properly secured when transporting, setting, or dismantling in the production area and display yard.
• Clean tools daily to ensure they are properly organized and accounted for.
• Help maintain accurate reporting on inventory levels.
• Meet personal and team performance goals.
• Commit to working production hours (typically Monday - Friday), but may include occasional overtime, weekends, and some holidays.
• Work in an industrial, outdoor environment with exposure to all weather conditions.
• Learn new skills; assist your teammates; and complete other automotive salvage & recycling tasks and objectives as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to delivering friendly, helpful, and professional customer service.
• General automotive mechanic understanding and application.
• Basic knowledge of auto parts.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use mobile devices.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.
• Able to follow standard operating procedures (SOP's) and complete tasks safely and accurately with little supervision.
• Experience using both hand tools and power tools.
• Willing and able to stand, walk, bend, lift 50lbs, and stretch as required by a specific task.
• Must work production hours (typically Monday - Friday), but may include occasional overtime, weekends, and some holidays.
• Be willing and able to work in an industrial, outdoor environment with exposure to all weather conditions.
• Reliable means of transportation to work.
• Preferred qualifications (but not required) include:
• Experience in maintenance on heavy operating equipment such as loaders, hydraulics, tow motors, forklifts, etc.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish.

Benefits for Full-Time Team Members:

• Medical Insurance - We offer low-cost medical insurance to our team members and low-cost medical insurance to their additional household members.
• Dental Insurance - We offer low-cost dental insurance to our team members and their additional household members.
• Vision Insurance - We offer low-cost vision insurance to our team members and low-cost vision insurance to their additional household members.
• Life Insurance - We offer FREE life insurance to our team members.
• 401(k) - Plan for your retirement by participating in our optional, 401K plan. Receive a 100% company match on the first 3% of your contributions and receive a 50% company match on the next 2% of your contrib