Parts Assistant

Location: Alexandria, MN | Department: Parts

Employment Type: Full-Time with Fringe

Minimum Experience: Entry-level | Compensation: $22.00-$26.00

Central Specialties, Inc. is a third generation, family owned, general road contracting company serving Minnesota and the Dakotas. We take pride in the reputation we have built for providing responsive customer service, on the job safety, efficient and high-quality products and services.  Our skilled workforce of 425 employees is dedicated to quality and excellence. It's the pride our employees take in their work that keeps CSI at the top of the industry. 

What sets us apart!

• Family owned and operated
• Best equipment and technology
• Building the best roads start to finish

Benefits of joining our team!

• Work year round
• Company paid training opportunities
• We promote from within

As a Parts Assistant you help keep all the parts department and warehouse clean and organized. Work with mechanics and supervisors in shop and on the road for ordering parts, getting parts to shelf for pick up.

Requirements:

• Two years of previous experience in working in a parts department
• Effectively negotiate with others
• Make decision and solve problems
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime during busy periods (including rotating Saturday’s)
• Excellent organizational and attention to detail skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of Company information
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and outside the organization
• Valid Driver’s License
• Acceptable motor vehicle record
• Ability to work cooperatively with others

Responsibilities:

• Order and supply parts for each department as needed
• Perform price comparisons to ensure the best price is obtained
• Prepare and process orders for supplies
• Maintain records of supplies ordered and received
• Store parts according to a prearranged system
• Take inventory of stock as necessary
• Use computers to get pricing, track inventory, and maintain other lists and records
• Review and submit invoices to Accounts Payable for payment
• Deliver parts to worksites as needed
• Organize, plan and prioritize work, meet deadlines
• Performs other tasks as needed
• Complies with Company Safety Program

Benefits:

• Group Health Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401 (k) Company Match
• 401(k) Company Discretionary Contribution
• Health Reimbursement Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Electronic Direct Deposit

 Central Specialties is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.