Parts Specialist

Compensation Range : $26 to $28 per hour. This range is regarding base pay only and does not include benefits and potential bonuses. Overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographical location, skillset, education, and experience.

Responsibilities :

Alta Equipment Company is seeking a full-time Parts Specialist for our Construction Equipment Group at our Syracuse, NY location. The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to :

Process parts purchases and sales

Actively sell parts and ask for the sale

Ensure profit levels meet department goals

Ensure customer satisfaction, including internal customers

Check in, unpack and put away delivered parts

Pick, package and prepare parts for delivery

Process parts returns to vendor

Process vendor invoices

Perform purchase order reconciliation

Maintain department order and cleanliness

Assist in physical inventory counts

Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities

Performs 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

Qualifications :

A minimum of one year of previous heavy equipment, auto or truck parts counter experience desired

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 Demands / Work Environment :

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