Purchasing & Asset Management - Parts Associate - Stephenville

Job Summary: The Parts Associate is responsible for supporting the efficient operations of the parts department, assisting customers, processing parts orders, and maintaining a well-organized inventory. 

Essential Job Functions:

Provide customer service at the parts counter understanding parts and equipment needs 

Work with the inventory team to keep parts shelves organized and stocked

Maintain accurate detailed records of inventory as it leaves the parts department

Organize, clean, and maintain parts bins, storage areas, and warehouses

Assist in conducting basic inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels

Ensure purchase and return orders are processed on a daily basis and done by the end of month

Inspect parts for quality and accuracy, ensuring they meet specifications before distribution or use

Assist in adhering to the cycle counting schedule established by Parts Supervisor

Perform basic administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and maintaining customer records

Adhere to safety guidelines, company policies, and procedures related to inventory handling and storage

Participate in safety training sessions and proactively identify and report potential safety hazards

Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver’s license in state of residency with acceptable driving record

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and submit to the company random drug and alcohol program

Proficiency in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and Google Workspace

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to solve problems as they arise

Ability to work any schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Ability to operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely

Preferred:

Entry level experience in general inventory practices

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: Must possess mobility to work in a warehouse setting and a standard office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various locations and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is mostly a sedentary office classification, although standing in outdoor work areas and walking between terminals, maintenance shops and Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) operating areas for long periods can be necessary. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator, and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach push and pull. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds. 

Work Environment: The duties of this job are performed in both an office environment, a CMV Terminal environment, and outdoors, thereby experiencing some minor to moderate level of noise due to office/CMV equipment.  Exposure to various climate conditions, fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, and gasses.

Western Dairy Transport provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.