Parts Specialist

Alta Equipment Company is seeking a full-time Parts Specialist for our Construction Equipment Group at our Scarborough, ME 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

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.

About Alta:

Culture is Job #1.

Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team.

More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.

If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we're ready for you.

Whether it's selling the world's-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our indust...