We have an immediate opening for a Full time parts runner. If you are energetic, self-motivated, punctual, and a quick-learner, we have a position for YOU!
1. **Transportation**: Transporting parts and materials between locations. This can include picking up parts from suppliers, delivering parts to technicians, and moving items within the facility.
2. **Inventory Management**: Assisting with inventory control by checking stock levels, verifying deliveries, and ensuring that parts are correctly logged in inventory systems.
3. **Communication**: Coordinating with various departments to understand their needs and ensure timely delivery of parts. This involves effective communication with suppliers, technicians, and management.
4. **Documentation**: Maintaining accurate records of all transactions, deliveries, and receipts. This includes processing paperwork and updating databases.
5. **Vehicle Maintenance**: Ensuring that the delivery vehicle is in good working condition, scheduling regular maintenance, and reporting any issues to management.
6. **Problem Solving**: Addressing any issues that arise during deliveries, such as incorrect parts, delays, or logistical challenges, and finding solutions to keep operations running smoothly.
7. **Customer Service**: Providing excellent service to internal and external customers, ensuring that their parts needs are met promptly and accurately.
A lot porter, often employed in automotive dealerships or rental car companies, plays a vital role in maintaining the orderliness and appearance of vehicle lots. Here are the primary responsibilities of a lot porter:
8. **Vehicle Movement**: Moving vehicles within the lot to designated areas. This includes arranging vehicles to maximize space and ensure easy access for customers and staff.
9. **Vehicle Cleaning**: Washing and detailing vehicles to ensure they are clean and presentable. This may involve both exterior washing and interior cleaning.
10. **Lot Maintenance**: Keeping the lot clean and orderly. This includes picking up trash, maintaining signage, and ensuring the overall appearance of the lot is inviting and professional.
11. **Customer Service**: Assisting customers by directing them to the right vehicles, answering basic questions, and providing a friendly and helpful presence.
12. **Vehicle Inspections**: Conducting basic inspections of vehicles to identify any issues or damage and reporting these to management.
13. **Support for Sales, Parts and Service Staff**: Helping sales and service departments by preparing vehicles for test drives, transferring vehicles between locations, and ensuring vehicles are ready for customer delivery.
15. **Administrative Tasks**: Completing paperwork and maintaining records related to vehicle movements, detailing, and inventory.
A parts runner needs to have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, basic knowledge of automotive or machinery parts, and good organizational and time-management skills. Physical stamina is also important as the job often requires lifting and moving heavy parts.
