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Job Description:

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS PICKER

Are you interested in joining a growing business that is committed to family, promotes employees from within, is passionate about protecting the environment, has an inspiring company culture, and is actively involved with the community and local charities? If so, this opportunity might be for you! Lafontaine is an industry leader in the world of Ford/Lincoln Wholesale Parts. We are expanding again and are looking for some great candidates to work with us. Currently we have openings for positions in our Livonia warehouse.

WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE – HIGH VOLUME FAST PACE HIGH REWARD

MONDAY-FRIDAY

CASUAL DRESS

ROOM FOR ADVANCEMENT

THE POSITION: Parts Picker/shipping receiving handles all duties relative to merchandise (General Merchandise and Parts and Accessories) receipt and shipment.

THE PERKS:

Competitive Compensation
Employee Referral Program
Employee Discounts on Sales and Service
Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life/AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance)
Voluntary Benefits (Flexing Spending Account, Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Legal & Identity Theft Protection)
401(k) and Employer Match
Holiday Savings Program with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Hours Monday – Friday (No Saturdays)

Skills & Qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Desire to be 100% accurate.
Ability to work within a team environment.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
Proficiency with, or the ability to quickly learn, the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems. (Reynolds & Reynolds / Ignite; HR Compliance: AutoMotoHR)

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
One year in a vehicle parts department preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Handle all duties relative to merchandise (General Merchandise, Parts, and Accessories).
Assist in the maintenance of inventory accuracy and control inventory related records.
Assist with periodic inventory cycle counts as directed by supervisor.
Assist with organization and cleanliness of inventory area.
Complete all training as directed by supervisor.
Follow policies and procedures as set forth in the Employee Handbook. Any other duties as assigned.
Fulfill orders placed with company.
Read the order slip, gather the appropriate items on that slip and take to designated delivery route.

Physical Requirements:

Walk/Stand for an 8-hour shift.
Required to stand, sit, use hand to finger, handle, or feel.
Frequently is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach with hands and arms, take and hear.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

THE COMPANY:

Founded in 1980 by Michael Sr. and Maureen LaFontaine, the award-winning and nationally-recognized LaFontaine Automotive Group includes 54 retail franchises, 9 collision centers and 34 Michigan retail locations. The group employs nearly 2,500 individuals. It’s the mission of the LaFontaine Family to personalize the automotive experience by building lifelong relationships that connect families and strengthen communities. The LaFontaine commitment to customers, staff, and local communities is demonstrated by active participation and contributions to numerous non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and charities throughout southeast Michigan. The combination of both the mission and core values provides the basic foundation of our promise … to treat every customer like they are members of our family. From sales to service to parts, LaFontaine Automotive Group is able to meet any customer’s specific needs. LaFontaine represents the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fiat, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, KIA, Lincoln, Mazda, RAM, Polestar, Subaru, Toyota, Volvo, and Volkswagen. The LaFontaine Family Deal; it’s not just what you get, it’s how you feel. Visit www.familydeal.com for additional details.

Our Mission: To Build Lifelong Relationships that Connect Families, Strengthen Communities, and Personalize the Automotive Experience.

Our Core Values: Accountability, Responsibility, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Passion.

LaFontaine Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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