Tire Dismantler

As a part of our continued growth, we are looking for a dedicated and passionate Tire Dismount Tech to join LKQ The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure that rims are broken down from tires in a safe and timely manner. If you are looking for a fantastic career with great benefits and opportunity for growth, LKQ is for you

Essential Job Duties:

* Proficiently operate and maintain the required equipment for tires such as the tire dismount machine.
* Recognize acceptable vs. defective tires and mark as appropriate.
* Abide by the Company Policies such as attendance, safety, processes, teamwork, training, etc.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
* Receives labels from supervisor for parts to be pulled.
* Pulls, retrieves parts from vehicles in yard.
* Inspects part and notify supervisor of any damage
* Stage part for delivery driver
* Operates a forklift or order selector to transport parts in and about warehouse.
* Sorts and places parts and supplies on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
* Responds to customer counter sales immediately by receiving order, pulling product and loading it into the customer vehicle.
* Verifies in-stock position on product for inside sales staff.
* Classifies all returns according to integrity and condition of parts, and prepares necessary forms for inventory adjustments.
* Checks in defective parts and enters into computer system for return to vendor.
* Signs off on all delete tickets, providing an explanation as to the reason.
* Loads trucks according to the delivery schedule and performs a final check off of parts loaded
* Puts wheel cores in staging area for return to remanufacturing facilities.
* Maintains orderliness and housekeeping of assigned work areas.
* Complies with established company policies and procedures.
* Assumes other duties as assigned.

Self Service Essential Job Duties:

* Could operate a forklift or loader to assist to move cars from process to the yard
* Clean out debris from cars before they go into processing area
* Pull out batteries to be tested to be resold. Bring charged batteries to the retail area
* Work with Loader Operator to stage cars or pull cars in yard properly
* Walk the yard and place debris in the cars being removed from the yard
* Dismantle tires
* Maintain a safe and clean work environment
* Ensure all EPA and OSHA regulations are being met
* Wear all required PPE
* Complies with established company policies and procedures.
* Initiates and supports the continual improvement of LKQ's quality improvement system.
* Assumes other duties as assigned.