Automotive Yard Worker
Posted on: 15 Mar 2021
Chicago Heights, IL
Job Description
Job Description
As a part of our growth, LKQ is looking for a dedicated Self-Service Yard Worker with knowledge of auto parts and inventory control. The Yard Worker will be responsible for preparing vehicles to be stationed in the yard. The Yard Worker will work in conjunction with the Loader Operator to stage cars or pull cards in properly in the customer yard. This role would require compliance with established company policies and procedures.
Essential Job Duties:
* Could operate a forklift or will have the ability to be trained.
* Remove all fluids, lubricants and components (ie: converters) as required in a Safe and Efficient manner, and prep car for setting on yard
* Will assist in the procedure of moving vehicles form the process area to the customer yard.
* Clean out debris from inside vehicles before they go the processing area.
* Pull batteries to be tested for possible resale.
* Bring various items such as batteries, wheels and tires to the retail area.
* Work in conjunction with the Loader Operator to stage cars or pull cards in properly in the customer yard.
* Work the yard and place any parts of other items that are in the ground into the cars or bins.
* When removing cars from the yard making sure there is no debris or parts left after the car is out.
* Dismantle tires form rims.
* Stage tires and rims to the proper location.
* Assist in the loading of trucks.
* Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
* Wear all required Protective Personal Equipment
* Ensure that all EPA and OSHA regulations are met.
* Complies with all established company policies and procedures.
* Must be able to communicate effectible with others.
* Must have flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends
* Assumes other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education and Experience: High School of G.E. D. preferred. Experience in an industrial setting preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to use basic tools. Have some mechanical experience a plus.
Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment: This position requires individuals to constantly be on their feet except when operating machinery. Should not have any lifting restrictions and must not be afraid of heights. They must be able to stand for long periods, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, climb and be able to move/lift up to 50 pounds regularly. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.
Benefits:
* Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
* Paid Time Off
* 401k with Generous Company Match
* Company Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
* Short Term Disability
* Employee Assistance Program
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Employee Discounts
Position Type
Full-time
LKQ Corporation
Chicago, IL
LKQ Corporation is an American provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe and Taiwan. LKQ offers its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, equipment and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles. As of 2018, it was #300 on the Fortune 500 list. In March of 2017, Dominick P. Zarcone was selected to become the new President and Chief Executive Office.
LKQ was initially formed in 1998 through the combination of a number of wholesale recycled products businesses located in Florida, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. We subsequently expanded through internal development and over 220 acquisitions of aftermarket, recycled, refurbished, and remanufactured product suppliers and manufacturers; self service retail businesses; and specialty vehicle aftermarket equipment and accessories suppliers. Our most significant acquisitions include:
• 2007 acquisition of Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc., which, at the time of acquisition, was the leading domestic distributor of aftermarket products, including collision replacement products, paint products, refurbished steel bumpers, bumper covers and alloy wheels.
• 2011 acquisition of Euro Car Parts Holdings Limited ("ECP"), a vehicle mechanical aftermarket parts distribution company operating in the United Kingdom. This acquisition allowed us to expand our operations into the European automotive aftermarket business.
• 2013 acquisition of Sator Beheer B.V. ("Sator"), a vehicle mechanical aftermarket parts distribution company based in the Netherlands, with operations in the Netherlands, Belgium and Northern France. This acquisition allowed us to further expand our geographic presence into continental Europe.
• 2014 acquisition of Keystone Specialty, which expanded our product offering and increased our addressable market to include specialty vehicle aftermarket equipment and accessories.
• On December 22, 2015, LKQ announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the holding company of Rhiag-Inter Auto Parts Italia
• S.p.A (“Rhiag”), a leading pan-European business-to-business distributor of aftermarket spare parts for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Rhiag has operations in Italy, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Poland and Spain. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2016 and is subject to customary closing conditions and necessary regulatory approvals.
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IndustryAutomotive
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No. of Employees45,500
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Website
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Jobs Posted10485
