Forklift Operator

Join the LKQ Family! We'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.

Pay: $18/hour

• Operate order picker or forklift.
• Ensure the safety harness is securely in place while operating the equipment.
• Pick, pack, check, and load products accurately on/off trailers and to and from designated areas of the facility.
• Move parts and other materials around the facility using pallets and crates.
• Stack loads in correct storage bays, following inventory-control instructions.
• Place parts into inventory.
• Ability to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Not responsible for supervising employees.

• High School Diploma/GED.

• Prior forklift experience.
• Prior automotive experience.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic messages communicated orally.
• May write brief messages and keep simple records.
• Problems encountered are simple, repetitive and generally solved by clear directions or procedures.
• Follows standard procedures with no decision-making involved.
• Uses guidance/guidelines provided by supervisor/manager.
• Assignments/priorities provided by supervisor/manager.

• While 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.
• The 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.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• On occasion, an employee may be asked to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

As a Fortune 500 leader (#318), LKQ is at the industry’s forefront, operating across 25 countries with over 1,600 locations.

Join LKQ, a global force of over 51,000 strong across 1,700 locations. Here, you are a part of a community that drives our success and your career forward. Embrace the opportunity to grow, innovate, and lead the industry with us.

Let’s discover what you bring to LKQ. Share your talents and aspirations with our recruiters. If there’s a fit, we’ll reach out to explore the possibilities together. Your career journey starts with a conversation.

Embark on a journey where your work makes a tangible impact on the industry and beyond. LKQ offers a challenging yet rewarding career path filled with opportunities to grow, innovate, and contribute to a sustainable future. At LKQ, you're not just joining a team; you're stepping into a role where you can truly thrive. Start your career with us and discover where your journey can take you.

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