Parts Counter Person

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible to procure replacement parts and materials necessary for equipment repairs in the most economical and timely manner possible. Maintain warehouse stock levels and cleanliness. Implement methods of handling parts and materials safely and easily. Work as a team to ensure successful outcomes to shop repairs.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

• Purchases, stores, and issues spare parts for motor vehicles or equipment.
• Takes inventory of parts and equipment and maintains inventory levels
• Creates and completes computerized purchase orders
• Order parts via telephone, email, fax, or online ordering
• Reconcile packing lists and invoices with part received/prices quoted
• Stores purchased parts and issues parts to workers upon request
• Dispatch parts runners as necessary
• Operate forklift as needed to load and unload cargo
• Must be self-motivated and a team player able to work with minimum supervision
• Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive customer relations and be courteous and respectful of others
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).
• Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors
• Monitor and discuss parts related issues with co-workers and management
• Must wear required personal protective equipment
• Answer telephone and if necessary, transfer caller to the correct recipient
• Ensure OSHA safety and environmental regulation compliance
• Some heavy lifting required, up to 75 pounds at a time
• Always work safely and take action to prevent all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations.
• Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

• GED or high school diploma or equivalent
• Computer knowledge and experience
• Able to provide and maintain appropriate licensure and acceptable driving record

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)

• Prefer truck and/or heavy equipment knowledge

BENEFITS:

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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