Position Summary: The Auto Parts Department Associate will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory, fulfilling technician parts requests, and ensuring smooth coordination between the parts department and production team. This role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to the following):
● Receive, log, and organize incoming parts deliveries.
● Monitor stock levels and conduct regular cycle counts/audits.
● Ensure all parts are correctly labeled, stored, and accessible.
● Accurately pick and deliver parts to technicians in a timely manner.
● Track and record parts usage for repair orders.
● Work with vendors to resolve discrepancies, returns, and backorders.
● Partner with technicians, estimators, and managers to meet repair deadlines.
● Communicate stock shortages or delays promptly to management.
● Assist in setting and achieving departmental efficiency and productivity goals.
● Maintain a clean, safe, and organized parts area.
● Follow company procedures for handling, storing, and tracking high-value parts.
● Support process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Qualifications Required:
● Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members, vendors, and management.
● Knowledge of stock control and order tracking systems.
● Familiarity with automotive parts; Tesla or EV experience is a plus.
● Strong ability to prioritize, multitask, and stay detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
● Comfortable using computer-based inventory systems and basic Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools.
● Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and spend time on your feet handling deliveries and stocking.
● Previous experience in parts management, warehousing, or a related field preferred but not required.
Work Environment: Typical work environment includes desktop computing work using typical desktop computing equipment (laptop, keyboard, mouse, monitors, desk, chair) in an office environment and/or remote workspace environment.
Physical Demands:
● Ability to sit and use typical desktop computing workspace equipment - e.g. mouse, keyboard, monitor, phone - for extended periods of time.
● Manual dexterity to operate a typical desktop computing workstation.
● Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, using virtual meeting and communication tools such as email, Google Meet, and Slack.
● Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds, if required.
● Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Job Type: Full-Time / Hourly
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Total Recon Auto Center is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Whip is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding status, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability (including physical or mental disability, medical condition, or medical leave), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, Whip will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job due to a disability, please contact People Operations at [email protected] to request an accommodation.
This EEO statement reaffirms our commitment to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, in accordance with all applicable laws. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities at Whip.
Compliance with Laws:
Total Recon employees are expected to comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this position. Essential duties and responsibilities may be added or modified as necessary at any time.
Acknowledgment:
● Employee to acknowledge receipt and understanding of the job description