Picker/Packer
Role Summary
The parts Picker/Packer plays a key role in the parts department, he/she helps accomplish the departmental goals by accurately and quickly processing orders and preparing them for shipment. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to, receiving daily stock and special-order parts, providing customer satisfaction by pulling and shipping parts in timely manner, go on parts pick up or deliveries, maintain damaged part and warranty bins, and helping maintain a clean, well-organized inventory.
Department
Parts Department
Reports To
Parts Manager
Position Type
Full-Time/Part-Time
Est. Weekly Hours
40/hrs
Key Functions
Core
- – Greet and address all customers and co-workers warmly, and with respect
- – Report and/or correct any threats to customer or employee safety, immediately
- – Provide high level of service to internal and external customers
- – Check in all parts that are delivered to the parts department (O.E., Aftermarket, Tires, Etc.)
- – Match all items received against packing slip to correct part number and quantity.
- – Any items received in damaged must be noted on the packing list and the parts manager or parts counterperson must be notified in a timely manner so they are able to reorder the part as needed.
- – Process special ordered parts for retail customers placing the parts in the designated special order bins and notifying the parts counter person or service writer that the part has arrived.
- – Process wholesale orders, billing them out with proper pay terms (OPS, COD, Credit Card, etc.).
- – Put away stock parts, tires, chemicals, etc. and enter bin location for any new stock or special order parts.
- – Assist parts counterperson as needed
- – Process returns daily
- – Clean and maintain warranty bins on a monthly basis
- – Complete additional work duties as required
On-Going Proficiency Training
- – Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in formal training sessions, on–the–job coaching, attending workshops, on-line webinars, and reading manufacturer’s bulletins and industry publications to enhance skills and stay current with rapidly changing technology
Compliance
- – Maintain a clean and safe warehouse work environment that complies with State, local, and OSHA requirements
- – Make sure parts truck is cleaned out daily
- – Quickly and completely follow through with all tasks
- – Resolve disputes and issues completely and efficiently
- – Participate in all required departmental meetings
Performance
- – Support and adhere to all company standards and operational policies
- – Maintain a high level of performance
- – Demonstrate flexibility and agility as demands change and require realignment of strategy and focus
- – Demonstrate ongoing openness to receive developmental feedback while maintaining a positive mindset
- – Maintain a positive culture that promotes employee productivity, innovation, and longevity, and enhances trust and respect of our customers
- – Consistently stays busy by seeking out new tasks and challenges within the department.
Administrative
- – Show up at scheduled time and maintain a professional appearance
- – Effectively clock in and out each day, including lunch breaks
- – No personal cell phone use unless authorized by management.
- – Follow all company policies with regard to company records including expense and mileage records, timekeeping and time off, receipts, and other company documentation
Key Competencies
Intra- and Interpersonal
- – Consistently models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others
- – Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions
- – Consistently remains open to receive and learn from ongoing developmental feedback and maintain a positive mindset
- – Respects and maintains confidentiality, does the right thing even when it is difficult, does not yield to pressure to show bias or manipulate others
- – Demonstrates a high level of service delivery
- – Does what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction
- – Deals with service failures and prioritizes customer needs
- – Resilience to maintain a customer focused, positive mindset, despite obstacles, conflicting agendas, and changing priorities
- – Gains member satisfaction and loyalty
- – Demonstrates the ability to convey thoughts, express ideas, and present information effectively through the spoken or written word.
- – Checks for understanding of the communication by asking open-ended questions that draw out the listener’s understanding
- – Effectively follows up with team members to assure that instructions and procedures have been clearly understood and are implemented properly
- – Promotes cooperation and commitment within the team to achieve goals and deliverables;
- – Ensures joint ownership of goal setting, commitments, and accomplishments;
- – Involves everyone on the team and encourages team unity through sharing information and expertise, working together to solve problems and putting team success first;
- – Knows and supports teammates’ work and deliverables;
- – Helps teammates who need or ask for support or assistance.
- – Remains open-minded and is able change position on the basis of new information, perform a wide variety of tasks, and quickly change focus as demands change
- – Transitions effectively from task to task and easily adapts to varying customer needs
- – Responds to change quickly; changes personal, interpersonal, and professional behavior quickly based on the needs of a customer or situation
- – Openness to work with, support, learn from, and challenge team members in a constructive way
- – Re-evaluates decisions when presented with new information, readily integrates changes into work processes and outputs
- – Establishes a systematic course of action to ensure accomplishment of specific objectives
- – Determines priorities and allocates time and resources effectively
- – Sets priorities with an appropriate sense of what is most important and realistically anticipates obstacles
- – Tracks progress and completion of activities to accomplish stated objectives
- – Develops systems to organize workflow to ensure quality accuracy and timeliness of output
- – Employs analytical abilities, using a logical systematic and sequential approach to resolve problems in a variety of contexts
- – Uses skillful questioning to draw out specific information needed to clarify the situation and identify root causes of problems
- – Gathers, organizes and analyzes information to assess the situation
- – Probes multiple sources for possible solutions
- – Develops and evaluates alternative courses of action
- – Takes responsibility for actions and outcomes and persists despite obstacles
- – Gives long hours to the job
- – Demonstrates dependability in difficult circumstances
- – Shows a sense of urgency about getting results
- – Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
- – Follows detailed procedures and ensures accuracy in documentation and data
- – Checks work to ensure accuracy and completeness
- – Organizes and maintains a system of records; provides information in a useable form and on a timely basis to others who need to act on it
- – Shows up for work early, gives, as well as follows instructions, enforces and follows policies and procedures; expects and meets productivity standards, enforces and keeps deadlines and work schedules.
- – Stays focused on tasks in spite of distractions and interruptions
- – Makes the best use of available time and resources
- – Balances quality of work with meeting deadlines
- – Does not make excuses for errors or problems; acknowledge and correct mistakes
- – Does not diffuse blame for not meeting expectations; faces up to problems with people quickly and directly
- – Understands and learns from what others have to say
- – Allows others to speak without unnecessary interruption
- – Asks clarifying questions that elicit clearer, more detailed information
- – Confirms understanding by paraphrasing or summarizing what others have said
- – Uses mathematical techniques to calculate data or solve practical problems
- – Utilizes data effectively to convey opportunity or performance measures
- – Effectively communicates in terms of real numbers in order to engage interest and build trust
- – Performs work in a safe manner at all times
- – Avoids shortcuts that increase health and safety risk to self or others
- – Organizes personal workspace to minimize the likelihood of an accident or other unsafe situation
- – Checks for and reports potential hazards or breaches of security plans while in the workplace or in the field
- – Responds positively to safety-oriented feedback
- – Encourages and supports others to be safe while at work
- – Understands and uses different technology tools to increase productivity and improve efficiencies
- – Demonstrates a solid working knowledge of computer systems, software applications and internet tools applicable to his/her work
Knowledge
- – Comprehension of company processes, roles, functions, and trends
- – Basic written, verbal, and math skills, as required to perform tasks associated with this role
- – Familiarity with and able to use different modes of communication including but are not limited to phone calls, emails, text messages, etc. – level of communication skills should be superior with typing, writing, and speaking being fluent and professional
Experience
- – Experience in an automotive dealership preferred, but not required
Skills
- – Strong “customer serving” mindset
- – Initiative-driven self-starter who can balance multiple priorities, organize workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, results driven environment
- – Self-motivated and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
- – Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
Education
Required
- – Valid state-issued driver’s license.
Preferred
- – Some Experience preferred but not required
- – High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
Job Readiness Training
Role-specific training will include but not be limited to:
Lou Fusz Core Hospitality – a crucial foundation to the more technical and role specific orientation and
training.
E-Learning – includes required learning modules and tests assigned by the manufacturer (ongoing as
models change and new technologies are released). Login access to a training portal provides
information on schedules, timelines, and upcoming required classes. Occasional travel to training
facilities may be required.
Performance Management
Role-specific training will include but not be limited to: The most important objective of the Porter role is to support the dealership sales and service processes to maintain vehicle readiness and ensure a positive customer experience.
Regular performance evaluations will be performed in order to track progress to achieving outcomes and to provide constructive feedback.
KPI’s Include
- – Timely and accurate completion of assigned projects and tasks.
- – Regularly meets dealership standards for accuracy and timeliness with regard to order fulfillment and parts receiving
- – Effectively resolves issues without incurring unnecessary costs.
Disclaimer
The information contained in this Role Description is designed to include a comprehensive presentation of accountabilities, responsibilities, and activities that are deemed to be critical to the successful performance of this role. This listing is not necessarily all inclusive and is subject to change at any time and with or without notice, based on the current or changing needs of the business.
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At-Will Statement
The information contained in this Role Description is not an employment contract and is not intended to create contractual obligations of any kind. Employment at The Lou Fusz Automotive Network is based on mutual consent and is “at- will” which means that you are free to resign at any time with or without cause or advance notice. Likewise, The Lou Fusz Automotive Network reserves the same rights and may terminate your employment at any time, with or without cause or advance notice provided that any applicable State or Federal law is not violated.