Auto Loader Operator

h3Join the LKQ Family! We#39;re looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!/h3p style="text-align:inherit"/pPay Rate $19hr Plus GREAT BENEFITS!!!brbrOperate equipment safely and responsibly to move salvage vehicles through all phases of the operation, maintain facility grounds and perform snow removal. Help ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations. Support dismantling and yard operations. Use scan gun and tablet/phone to update the inventory system on the location of vehicles. Help ensure fulfillment of daily work orders. Communicate written and verbally with management and other team members. Perform other responsibilities as assigned.pubEssential Job Duties /b/u/pulliPerform pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment is safe for work./liliOperate equipment safely and courteously in work areas with pedestrians and other vehicle traffic. Equipment operated may include a wheel loader, car crusher, skid loader, backhoe, forklift, etc.../liliCheck fluids each day equipment is used and lubricate equipment at recommended intervals. Communicate any findings and equipment hours to management./liliPrioritize and plan workload to prevent delays to operations./liliUse long and short auto salvage forks on the wheel loader to unload car haulers and stage upcoming cars for inventory, dismantling and cuts./liliUse bucket to remove snow, spread stone and maintain grounds such as access roads, water drainage, vehicle holding areas and salvage yard./liliAssist with regulation compliance and quality assurance of dismantled vehicles before unloading from bay and placing in the salvage yard./liliLoad dismantle bays with unprocessed cars. Process and crush vehicles that have reached their useful life and load onto scrap haulers for final disposal./liliAssist with safety and regulation compliance for the facility in general. Maintain location accuracy and integrity of vehicles placed in the yard./liliPerform tasks assigned by dispatch which may include: location checks, part checks, part pulls, etc. Communicate delays and problems promptly with management and affected coworkers./liliAssume other duties as assigned./li/ulp/ppubSupervisory Responsibilities /b/u/pulliNot responsible for supervising employees./li/ulpbuMinimum Requirements/u/b/pp/ppbEducation amp; Experience /b/pulli1#43; years of experience./liliMust have heavy equipment operations experience and some automotive background./liliMust possess basic technology competence (scan gun, tablet/phone applications)./liliMust have good oral and written communication skills./liliMust possess the ability to stay calm, cool and collected in a high-pressure fast-paced work environment./liliMust be a smooth operator and work well with others./li/ulp/ppbPreferred /bbRequirements /b /pulliHigh School Diploma/GED./liliPrevious heavy equipment operation, some computer skills, general maintenance and understanding of mechanical equipment./liliunderstanding of automotive components and disassembly./liliExperience in rigging/lifting operations a plus./li/ulp/ppbKnowledge/Skills/Abilities /b/pulliAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs./liliFrequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint presentations to support business objectives./liliRegularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills. May train others in functional areas, interact with others and make presentations to department or middle management./liliProblems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures./liliDecisions generally affect one’s job or assigned functional area./liliResults are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction./liliHandle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity./li/ulp/ppbEssential Physical Demands/Work Environment /b /pulliWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods./liliThe employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions. May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE). May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels./liliTravel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements)./liliMust be able to lift up to 75 pounds./li/ulp/ppubBenefits:/b/u/ppHealth/Dental/Vision Insurancebr /Paid Time Offbr /Paid Parental Leavebr /Fertility Coveragebr /401k with Generous Company Matchbr /Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disabilitybr /Short-Term Disabilitybr /Employee Assistance Programbr /Tuition Reimbursementbr /Employee Discountsbr /PNC Daily Pay Option/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals./p