Parts Warehouse Associate

Are you ready to join an industry leader with 33 service locations that are PremierCare Gold certified and 5 TRP parts stores that are also nationally recognized?  After 80 years of supporting the trucking industry by selling quality parts, our commitment to excellence is stronger than ever! Kenworth Sales Co. is looking for a Parts Warehouse Associate to join our Salt Lake City, UT team
 

Salary Minimum and Maximum: $20-$24

** Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales Company is a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening.

 

JOB SUMMARY: The primary function of the Parts Warehouse Associate is receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing and retrieving stock in the warehouse, and pick-up and delivery of orders.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processing customer returns, including cores adhering to inspection and return criteria.
• Ship eligible dealer cores and part returns to the originating vendors.
• Ensure accuracy of parts inventory by performing cycle and random bin counts.
• Accept and receive freight from freight companies after inspecting and verifying the condition of shipment and noting of any damage to shipment documents.
• Research discrepancies on orders and/or invoices (e.g., overages, shortages, and duplicate, damaged) for the purpose of correcting errors and/or returning damaged/incorrect parts.
• Pick and pull parts for outgoing parts orders.
• Deliver and pick up parts from vendors and customers as needed.
• Performs a variety of tasks within the warehouse to support warehouse operations and the sales team.
• Maintain work area and surrounding areas for cleanliness, organization, and proper supplies required to perform duties.
• Participates in annual and random physical inventories for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying losses.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to read and comprehend English instructions and information.  High school diploma or equivalent.  Experience in Shipping: knowledge of bills of lading and freight bills.  Packaging Skills: knowledge of how material should be packed to reach its destination economically and without damage.  Excellent organization, verbal, and written communication skill s.  Ability to operate warehouse forklift and complete formal training program.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position involves both sedentary and other work.  For part of the shift, employee will work at a desk in a warehouse setting doing paperwork, telephoning, and filing. For part of the shift, employee will stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach, moving about the dealership facility to communicate with managers, employees, and customers.  Lifting of at least 50 lbs. without assistance on a daily basis, as well as heavier loads with forklifts and/or additional assistance will be required.  Will be exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and a variety other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

 

BENEFITS:

• Kenworth Sales Company promotes a progressive environment with an emphasis on teamwork, customer service, training and personal development.
• Stability – Company is financially strong with an established base of customers and is well-positioned for continued expansion.
• History of Excellence – Work for an award-winning dealership with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and customer service.
• Excellent compensation and benefits package including comprehensive Health and Dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) with FLEX Card, Group Life Insurance, Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Corporate Holidays, Paid Vacation and Personal Leave, 401(k) plan with company match, and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance plans.

 

Veterans are encouraged to apply!

About the company: Kenworth Sales Company is a family of companies based in Salt Lake City, Utah of over 38 dealerships in the Intermountain West and Mid-Atlantic regions.

An Equal Opportunity employer, Smoke Free/Drug Free Facility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.