Parts Assistant at Don Ayres HondaAs a Parts Assistant at Don Ayres Honda in Fort Wayne, Indiana, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient operation of our automotive dealership. You will work closely with our technicians and service advisors to provide support in ordering, receiving, stocking, and issuing parts while maintaining accurate inventory records. This is a full-time, hourly position in the auto industry, with opportunities for growth and development within the company. A dedicated Parts Assistant is a motivated individual who supports our growing business by assisting the parts and service department. The ideal candidate will flourish in a fast-paced and professional workplace. Responsibilities include running parts throughout the dealership and to external customers. Additional responsibility will include stocking, inventory, and assisting parts counter sales. Must be able to perform physical tasks, including lifting auto parts weighing up to 50 lbs. FREQUENT WALKING is required for this position. Full-time: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm and every other Saturday 8:00am-3:00pm (Will have Wednesday off when a Saturday is worked)
Ideal Qualifications Include:- High School diploma or equivalent
- People focused with a positive attitude
- Committed to providing world-class customer service
- Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, fun environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong work ethic
- Proficient technology and computer skills
- Valid Driver's License and a good driving record
- Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
- Experience with auto parts sales preferred
- Professional appearance
Job Responsibilities Include:- Delivers parts to technicians in all buildings over 18-acre dealership campus
- Ensures that areas of the parts department are properly stocked
- Deliver parts to independent repair facilities and wholesale customers
- Pick up parts and return parts to local vendors
- Assist on the parts counter: Look up parts, bill parts, fill orders, create orders, and answer phones
- Inventory management: Assist with cycle counts of parts bins and assist with annual physical inventory
- Assist the service department by moving vehicles as needed and delivering vehicles to other repair facilities for sublet repairs
- Gives customers a ride to and from the dealership, if required, when vehicles are brought in for service
- Ensures the cleanliness of the parts department by disposing of used boxes and trash, sweeping floors and dusting parts bins daily
- Crates all cores for shipment back to the manufacturer when part has been replaced
- Put stock order parts in appropriate bins
- Assists in stock order check in if needed
- Assist with the parts sales process from customer inquiry to finding the part to invoicing the customer
- Communicate with staff and customers in a friendly and professional manner
- Understands and follows federal, state and local regulations applicable to industry
- Additional miscellaneous duties as needed
Must be able to perform physical tasks, including lifting auto parts weighing up to 50 lbs.
FREQUENT WALKING is required for this position
Benefits:- Health and dental insurance
- Supplemental vision, dental, and life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Closed on major holidays
- Short-term disability insurance
- Employer paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Club Discount 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Employee discounts
- Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities
- Fast-paced, high-energy environment
- Supportive, friendly, and positive company culture
- Any physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Don Ayres Honda is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
