Parts Warehouse Person
A Parts Warehouse person is responsible for ordering, warehousing, and managing inventory control over parts and accessories for new and/or used automobiles or motorcycles. They coordinate parts, accessories and warehouse products from manufacturers to consumers and/or automotive service and repair companies, documenting and tracking their progress. Your role includes receiving goods and sorting incoming parts, supplies, and materials, as well as, maintaining shipping and receiving records on the amount, kind and location of parts and supplies shipped or received and process purchases and reconcile inventories with physical counts.
Skills
- Able to clearly articulate ideas
- Effective interacting with others
- Good at multi-tasking
- Good with numbers
- Resourceful
Personality Traits
- Content working independently
- Eager to learn
- Fond of helping others
- Organized
Salary Range
Low
$20,000
Median
$45,000
High
$55,000
Career Roadmap
Parts Sales OR Inventory/Warehouse Person
(Intermediate/Mid-Level Position)
Keys to Success
- Minimum one (1) year parts experience or completed technical training
- Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean driver's abstract
- Experience with automotive accessories and modifications
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
- Ability to effectively respond to and meet the needs of a diverse client base
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs on a regular basis
- Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time
- Ability to operate manual and automatic transmissions
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure with simultaneous deadlines
Job Training
An Inventory / Warehouse person requires technical training. Some positions may be entry-level and require previous work experience. The following training programs are available:
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