Body Shop Part Assitant​/Porter

Knudtsen Foothills ABRA – Spokane, WA

Pay Range: $19.00/hour - $20.00/hour

Knudtsen Foothills ABRA is seeking Body Shop Parts Assistant/Porter to join the Knudtsen team. Knudtsen is a family-owned and operated company that provides the community with new and used cars, a full-service body shop and service department, as well as Genuine Lincoln, Mazda and GM Parts. At Knudtsen, we strive to be a team and truly value our relationships with each other, our customers, and the community.

Applicants should be excited about working with people, want to continue their own professional development, and have the desire to be an integral part of a team. If this sounds like you, come join our family for a rewarding opportunity in service!

Our Core Values:

Why Knudtsen?

At Knudtsen, we are committed to our employees, customers, and the community in which we live, work, and play. We love supporting and attending local events and encourage our employees to get involved as well! Additionally, we have some great benefits:

• Employer sponsored insurance - medical, dental, vision – for employees and dependents
• Life insurance plans
• Paid time off
• Training and education assistance
• Employee purchase discounts
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan (4% Employer Match!)
• Community service opportunities

Summary of Position

Knudtsen Foothills ABRA Body Shop Porter & Parts Inventory Assistant plays a key support role in the daily operations of Knudsten Foothills ABRA. This hybrid position is primarily responsible for maintaining shop cleanliness, washing and preparing vehicles, and assisting technicians and staff with general shop tasks. A smaller but important portion of the role involves supporting the parts department by checking in incoming parts, verifying accuracy and quality, and organizing parts for efficient workflow.

This position is ideal for someone who is detail ‑ oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast ‑ paced automotive environment. While prior experience is helpful, we are willing to train the right candidate who brings a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

Body Shop Porter Duties

• Wash, vacuum, and detail customer vehicles before and after repairs
• This includes washing and detailing the interior and exterior of vehicles, including under-hood inspection and clean-up, clean door and trunk jams, windows and wheels cleaned, and truck beds rinsed out, etc.
• Thoroughly check that all blends are properly buffed
• Confirm all lights and blinkers work correctly
• Deliver vehicles for work to be completed by outside vendors and retrieve when completed
• May pick up from or deliver parts to outside vendors.
• Assist with customer vehicle drop ‑ off and pick ‑ up when required
• Effectively communicate with techs on what was done
• Move vehicles in and out of the shop, parking areas, and staging zones
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop, bays, and common areas
• Empty trash, sweep floors, and assist with general facility upkeep
• Support technicians by delivering tools, supplies, or materials as needed
• Perform basic lot organization, including parking and tagging vehicles

Parts Inventory Assistant Duties

• Receive and check in incoming parts deliveries
• Verify part numbers, quantities, and accuracy against repair orders
• Inspect parts for damage, defects, or quality issues
• Label, store, and organize parts in designated areas
• Communicate discrepancies or damaged parts to the Estimator.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and organized parts storage area
• Help track parts status and ensure technicians receive correct components

Qualifications

• A team player focused on providing exemplary customer service.
• Previous experience in a Body Shop environment is desired.
• Able to stand or walk on hard surfaces for the majority of shift in all types of weather while exposed to elevated noise, vibration, and chemicals. Must be able to stoop, bend, and twist on a daily basis.
• Ability to perform in a physical position (please review physical requirements below).
• Able to safely operate a wide variety of cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans, including both automatic and manual transmissions.
• Strong attention to detail, especially when…