Auto Parts Store Counterperson/shipper/receiver

**Position Title**: Auto Parts Store Counterperson/Shipper/Receiver

**Location**: Newmarket, ON

**Type of Employment**:Part-time Permanent

**Compensation**:Competitive wage commensurate with experience & comprehensive group benefits

**Hours**:

- 25-35 hours
- Weekdays
- Alternating Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. required
- Hours may vary depending on business needs

**Who are we looking for?**
- A dedicated individual looking for long-term employment with opportunity for growth and is committed to working reliably for 40 to 44 hours per week
- A team player with a strong work ethic, positive attitude and customer-focused mindset
- An individual with a passion for customer service, and knowledge of automotive aftermarket parts, cataloguing systems and/or sales/repair/service experience

**Position Summary**

**Who are we?**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide quality customer service and assist customer inquiries both in-person and over the phone using their own automotive knowledge, the company systems and parts catalogues
- Answer inbound calls and ensure all calls are answered in a professional manner
- Conduct follow-up calls to customers as necessary
- Support all store warehouse duties (picking orders, receiving, inventory control, shipping, stocking and organizing)
- Coordinate the drivers for effective dispatching of vehicles
- Efficiently and safely load auto parts onto delivery vehicles
- Efficiently deliver parts, being mindful of customer requests
- Help control inventory and ensure product availability
- Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate manner
- Collaborate with the main warehouse to resolve stock-related concerns
- Maintain a clean and organized store by keeping racking, shelves, pallet areas, workstations and shared spaces neat (organize products, sweep, dust, sanitize and mop)
- Other reasonable duties as assigned by the management team

**Key Requirements**
- ** Aftermarket automotive parts knowledge/experience required**:

- ** 2+ years of customer service experience required**:

- ** G Driver’s License and clean 3-year abstract required**:

- Picking, receiving, shipping, inventory control, and stock maintenance experience is an asset
- Basic math skills and ability to sort alphanumerically
- Basic computer skills (e.g. ability to use Outlook, online database and web-based training)

**Desirable Skills and Abilities**
- Accountability and dependability
- Excellent ability to work independently and as a team
- Positive attitude and a flexible mindset
- Attention to detail and excellent organization skills
- Time management and prioritization skills with a deadline-oriented mindset
- Ability and willingness to improve, learn and adapt in accordance with new procedures, change and technology

**Physical Requirements**
- Ability to lift and move 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) to 50 lbs. (22.7 kg) safely and consistently
- Ability to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, lift and bend on a regular basis

**Why work with us?**
- A supportive culture with the opportunity for a long-term career
- Strong focus on the health and safety of employees with a dedicated Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, out-of-country/province travel, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment and life insurance benefits (permanent full-time positions)
- Health Care Spending Account (HCSA)
- Deferred-Profit Sharing Plan (Retirement Savings Plan)
- Competitive wage based on experience
- Employee pricing on products, social club perks and employee appreciation events
- Co-operative team environment with the unified goal of providing customers with the best experience with a unique delivery service and distribution network

**References**

References from previous employment or education may be required.

**Safety-Sensitive Position**

This position is a **safety-sensitive position**. The employee must be free from impairment while at work and be fit for duty, as a high alertness level is absolutely required.

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