Parts Counterperson

Overview:
The Parts Counterperson assists internal and external customers with filling parts orders from inventory and/or ordering parts for Caterpillar (CAT) equipment.

 

Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high quality results.  Some of the benefits of joining our team are:

Competitive Pay.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, uniforms, and much more.

Exposure to world-class CAT training and development.

A friendly and supportive work environment.

Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies

Opportunities for advancement

Responsibilities:
Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission and values of BMC.

Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.

Answer inbound calls immediately and assist customers with inquiries in a professional manner.

Acknowledge counter customers as soon as they arrive, even if on the phone with another customer.

Provide customers replacement part options when available, such as remanufactured or used pieces.

Examine returned parts for defects as exchange as needed or issue credit when necessary.

Properly identifies, locates and obtains needed items by using parts catalogs, internet and CAT ordering system.

Maintain a working knowledge of all parts information systems -- DBS, SIS, WMS, etc.

Ensures technicians and customers receive proper part on time.

Charges out merchandise and makes necessary entries into inventory control systems.

Compares invoices against requisitions to verify quality and quantity of merchandise received.

Maintains cash drawer, completes various documents and keeps work area clean.

Work and assist in the warehouse or other areas as needed.

Ability to work overtime if necessary.

Performs various other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent is required.

1-3 years customer service experience required.

1-3 years counter sales experience is preferred.

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Proficient computer skills with ability to learn new applications and programs.

Excellent listening skills and the ability to ask probing questions understand concerns and provide solutions.

Strong work ethic and self-starter. Able to effectively manage multiple tasks/priorities and adapt to change.

Must possess a professional and friendly attitude and be able to quickly develop a rapport with customers over the phone.

Working Conditions

The physical environment requires the employee to work primarily inside throughout the year.

Job requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, lifting.

Seeing, reading, writing and physical presence at the job location are required to complete job responsibilities.

Use of computer and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.

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