PARTS COUNTER - DAY SHIFT
Davenport, IA (Quad Cities metro) | Full-time, direct hire
Schedule: Monday through Friday, days | Occasional overtime as needed
Pay: $21 to $25/hour depending on experience
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
A multi-state heavy equipment dealer is adding a Parts Counter associate at its Davenport area branch. You will be the go-to person for customers who need the right part fast, in person or by phone. This is an on-site role; it cannot be done remotely.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Greet customers, find out what they need, and identify the correct part numbers
- Check availability, recommend and sell parts, and complete parts order forms
- Enter orders and related information into the dealer business system
- Edit customer orders and keep customers updated on order status
- Expedite backorders with other branches and with manufacturers
- Support the warehouse and shop with parts as needed
- Maintain the parts counter catalog library
- Help reconcile purchase order numbers to invoices
- Take part in factory training and monthly parts meetings
WHAT YOU NEED
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience with vehicles or heavy equipment preferred
- Familiar with parts terminology; automotive, parts or equipment knowledge a plus
- Experience with parts cataloging or inventory management systems preferred
- Warehouse and shop parts training, or equivalent experience
- Strong verbal communication and a customer service mindset
- Basic computer and data entry skills
- Organized, decisive, and able to build credibility with customers quickly
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Parts counter and warehouse setting
- Lift up to 20 lbs frequently and 21 to 50 lbs occasionally
- Frequent bending, pulling, reaching, stooping and climbing
- Forklift use as needed to pick and pack parts
- Full-time, non-exempt