What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARTS BACK COUNTERPERSON - YAKIMA, WA position at Western Star Northwest?
Overview :
Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. (GTC) is now accepting applications for those interested in a Parts Warehouse position for our Yakima, WA location. We want to find qualified applicants who are interested in joining the best Freightliner dealership in the Northwest and grow their career! If youre interested in adding your name and experience to our pipeline, read on to learn more about the company and what this job role entails. This role would be a great way to join a company that likes to promote from within.
Built upon over 35 years of helping customers satisfy their transportation needs, GTC is an expanded network of 15 dealerships doing business as Freightliner Northwest, Western Star Northwest, and Freightliner of Hawaii. As a full-service Freightliner, Western Star, Wilson Trailer, Reitnouer Aluminum Trailer dealership family, GTC can sell, finance, insure and service commercial trucks for medium and heavy-duty applications.
We are the premier Dealership Family in the Pacific Northwest and we build our team with the best employees. The expertise and efficiency of our team delivers first class service to our customers, safely and reliably and we offer a variety of career opportunities across our dealership network.
Responsibilities : Job Summary
Handle all parts requests and process orders using company software systems.
- Ensure warehouse is safe, organized and clean from debris.
- Monitor stock levels and notify purchasing agent when below standard stocking levels.
- Assemble parts from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves or relocate orders to a holding area to prepare for shipping.
- Utilize appropriate hand tools to safely open crates and other containers.
- Assist in counting of physical inventory as needed.
- Ensure inventory is properly maintained always by following and completing adjustment slips.
- Assist with core shipping as needed.
- Assist in sorting and placing materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to company procedures and move materials and items to designated areas as needed. Assist other departmental employees with accessing needed equipment, materials, and supplies as needed.
- Other duties as business needs require.
Qualifications : Job Requirements
Education : High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Other : Must be able to operate a computer. Fork-lift certification will be required after hire.
Experience : 2-3 years warehouse experience preferred, previous customer service experience preferred.
Skills : Must be professional and safety minded at all times. Good communication skills. Good customer service skills. Ability to prioritize and multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Able to work with minimal supervision and direction. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Job Conditions
Physical : (These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.) Requires regular lifting up to 50 lbs; occasional lifting up to and exceeding 75 pounds. Climbing, stretching, reaching, bending, squatting, walking, and some stairs. Must be able to operate motor vehicles such as forklifts.
Environmental : Indoors with occasional outdoor duties. Shop / warehouse environment with expected noise and odors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
Hours : Monday - Friday 7 : 30am - 4 : 30pm.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
All offers of employment are made contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. A motor vehicle records check is also required for positions with driving responsibilities.
