Alta Equipment Company Hiring for Parts Specialist at Battle Creek, Michigan Full Time

Parts Specialist

 

 

 

 

 

Job ID 

2023-5187  

 

# of Openings 

1  

 

 Job Locations  

US-MI-Battle Creek  

 

Category 

Parts

Overview

 

 

 

 

Come work for one of the largest equipment dealerships in North America! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to take your career to the next level? If so, then come join our award winning team!

We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful:

Training

Outstanding benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision, plus much more!)

401(k) with match

Competitive wages

Company laptop

Company cell phone

10 paid holidays

Paid time off

 

 

 

 

Responsibilities

 

 

 

Alta Equipment Company is seeking a full-time Parts Specialist for our Material Handling Group at our Battle Creek, MI location. The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:

Process parts purchases and sales

Actively sell parts and ask for the sale

Ensure profit levels meet department goals

Ensure customer satisfaction, including internal customers

Check in, unpack and put away delivered parts

Pick, package and prepare parts for delivery

Hydraulic hose assembly

Maintain department order and cleanliness

Assist in physical inventory counts

Incorporate Alta’s Guiding Principles into daily activities

Performs other duties as assigned

Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

 

 

 

 

Qualifications

 

 

 

A minimum of one year of previous equipment, auto or truck parts counter experience desired

High school diploma/GED

Basic mechanical understanding and the ability to identify by sight and by name the parts of an industry related piece of equipment

Excellent communication skills and professionalism is required

Knowledge and understanding between mark-up and gross margin

Proper phone etiquette

Equipment operation: Forklifts and hydraulic hose making is preferred

Computer programs – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Epicor/Silk systems, Vendor web portals

Language Skills – Basic: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills – Basic: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability – Basic: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will use hands, talk/hear; Frequently will sit; Occasionally will stand, walk, reach with hands and arms,, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Vision: To see both close and at a distance, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and see color

Lift and/or Move Functions: Frequently ill