Parts Shipping\Receiving Assoc

Job Location: 4800 IH 35 South, Austin, TX, 78745

Position Type: Full Time

We’re AutoNation – America’s largest automotive retailer from coast to coast, with over 220 stores representing 34 different vehicle brands. Our vision is to be America’s best place to buy and service cars and trucks. We do this by attracting great people to join our team who will delight our Customers and drive Customer loyalty.

We offer great career opportunities from coast to coast, along with excellent pay programs, benefits, training and a culture where we strive to help our Associates be highly successful.

If you have the drive, we have the vehicle.

Position Overview

The Parts Shipping and Receiving Associate verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment. Assures proper control of parts inventory and related administrative functions.

Who Would I Interact With?
This position interacts daily with Customers, Technicians, Parts Associates, Service manager, Cashiers, Sales Associates and Managers, just to name a few.

What are the day-to-day responsibilities?

• Count, weigh or measure items on incoming and outgoing shipments, verity information against invoices, orders and other records
• Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates
• Keep all bins, aisles and storage areas clean and clearly labeled
• Maintain receiving and shipping records, delivery truck maintenance records and returned parts records
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with shipper to rectify damages and shortages
• Ensure that outgoing shipments meet specifications
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies
• Must be able to operate heavy machinery (i.e. forklift, pallet jack, etc.)

What are the requirements for this job?

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
• One year of experience in a retail or wholesale parts department
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to interpret vendor catalogs.
• Ability to use parts department computer system
• Good communication skills
• Ability to operate an automobile

What are the opportunities for career growth?

Our Associates have many choices for career growth and development after success in a Parts Shipping and Receiving Associate role. Opportunities may include:

• Parts Manager
• Service Advisor
• Sales Associate

AutoNation is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.