Parts Counter Associate

Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to take your career to the next level? If so, then come join our award-winning team!

We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful:

• Training
• Tuition assistance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Outstanding benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, plus much more!)
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Work schedule:
  
  M-F, day shift

Alta Equipment Company is seeking a full-time Parts Counter Associate for our Orland Park, IL branch. The expected hourly pay range for this position is $22-26/hr.

• Process parts purchases and sales
• Actively sell parts
• Ensure Part Margins are meeting Alta Policies.
• Ensure customer satisfaction, including internal customers
• Effectively and efficiently work with the Shipping and Receiving of parts.
• Maintain department order and cleanliness
• Assist in physical inventory counts
• Delivery of parts to various customers
• Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

• A minimum of one year of previous heavy equipment, auto or truck parts counter experience desired
• A valid driver's license required (chauffeurs license preferred)
• High school diploma/GED
• ASE certifications are preferred
• Basic mechanical understanding and the ability to identify by sight and by name the parts of an industry related piece of equipment
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism is required
• Knowledge and understanding between mark-up and gross margin
• Proper phone etiquette
• Equipment operation:
  Forklifts and hydraulic hose making is preferred
• Computer programs
  - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Epicor/Silk systems, Vendor web portals
• Language Skills
  - Basic:
  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills
  - Basic:
  Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability
  - Basic:
  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Physical/Sensory Functions:
  Regularly will use hands, talk/hear;
  Frequently will sit;
  Occasionally will stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Vision:
  To see both close and at a distance, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and see color
• Lift and/or Move Functions:
  Frequently will lift up to 25 pounds;
  Occasionally will lift 26 to 100+ pounds
• Work Environment:
  Occasionally will work near moving mechanical parts

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact  immediately!