Parts Specialist

Parts Specialist

Bloomington, IL, USA Req #697

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

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 (BCBS PPO, Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision, 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 Specialist for our Construction Equipment Group at our Bloomington, IL 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


* 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

Qualifications:


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


* High school diploma/GED


* 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


* 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;...