What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parts Associate position at Louisville Switching?
If you are an outgoing and driven individual who is seeking career satisfaction with a financially stable and growing company, join the team at Louisville Switching!
The primary function is to meet the parts needs of our customers and handle all administrative duties required to handle order processing and customer service.
Company Overview:
Since our incorporation in 1973, Louisville Switching has had an extensive relationship with Kalmar Ottawa Trucks. We are a licensed, authorized motor vehicle dealer with the ability and desire to sell only the highest quality Kalmar Ottawa yard trucks. We also have a garage with nine spacious bays to service our customers' repair needs.
We pride ourselves in having a thorough knowledge of the trucking business and a strong dedication to providing our valued customers with the highest quality of services. Those are the foundations upon which we have grown our business.
For more information on who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.louisvilleswitching.com.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prompt and accurate responses to parts availability inquiries at the counter, phone, and the service group.
- Processing parts work orders, invoicing, and credit memos in a timely manner.
- Sourcing parts if not available at dealership.
- Providing competitive parts pricing.
- Prompt and accurate ordering of forecasted and non-forecasted requirements for parts and service.
- Expedite orders with vendors if parts are overdue.
- Audit packing list to assure consistency with purchase order for stock or emergency orders, approve for payment.
- Communicate errors and corrections with appropriate dealership personnel and resolve discrepancies with vendor.
- Pick and pack customer orders and returns to factory.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Parts or service experience in an industrial and/or automotive environment.
- PC and Data Entry skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job.
- Willingness to learn new skills and strong desire to succeed.
- Follow Company policy and procedures.
- Steel-toed work boots are required.
- Present a professional image in personal appearance, dress and preparation.
Working Conditions: Hours will be 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some overtime may be required. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.
Benefits:
- Uniquely LSS: Adoption Assistance, Dave Ramsey’s Smart Dollar, Pet Insurance, Wellness Program, Vendor Discounts, and more!
- Excellent Compensation: Great pay, pay bonus incentives, 401K with employer match.
- Generous PTO: Paid vacation, holidays, personal, sick days, charity time off.
- Great Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Short-term and voluntary long-term disability.
- Company Support: Continuous training, safe working environment, cell phone, and laptop.
Louisville Switching is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Automotive Parts: 2 years (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)
- Parts Sourcing: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person