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SALVAGE YARD PARTS PULLER (MECHANICAL EXP REQUIRED)

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📍 Akron, OH 44319📅 Posted October 12, 2026Listing sourced from Indeed

Pay: $16–$20 / hour

Employment type: Full-Time. Confirm working hours on the application page.

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Job Description

Job Summary

Join our dynamic salvage yard team as a Parts Puller, where your energy and attention to detail will drive the efficient retrieval of vehicle parts from our extensive inventory. In this role, you will be responsible for safely and accurately locating, extracting, and preparing salvage parts for resale or distribution. Your proactive approach will ensure smooth warehouse operations, support inventory accuracy, and uphold safety standards across all activities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with heavy equipment and contribute to a fast-paced, team-oriented environment dedicated to excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks to retrieve vehicle parts from designated storage areas
  • Use barcode scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to accurately identify, locate, and pick parts for order fulfillment
  • Assist in loading and unloading vehicles and materials using appropriate material handling equipment while adhering to safety protocols
  • Conduct manual handling tasks including lifting, carrying, and packing salvage parts with precision and care
  • Maintain organized storage by stocking parts correctly and ensuring inventory accuracy through regular stock checks and quality control measures
  • Support shipping and receiving processes by preparing parts for shipment, verifying orders, and ensuring proper packaging
  • Follow safety procedures consistently, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to prevent accidents during all warehouse activities

Requirements

  • Proven experience operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, and RF scanners
  • Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory management systems, barcode scanning for logistics, and order picker tools
  • Ability to perform manual handling tasks involving heavy lifting while maintaining safety standards
  • Prior experience in warehouse operations or distribution centers is highly preferred
  • Basic math skills for counting, measuring, and verifying inventory quantities accurately
  • Familiarity with shipping & receiving procedures, quality control processes, and order picking techniques
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety protocol adherence and PPE use in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail for inventory management and stock organization
  • Physical ability to stand, walk, lift heavy objects regularly, and work effectively in a warehouse setting

Join us as a Salvage Yard Parts Puller—where your dedication fuels our success! Bring your skills in heavy equipment operation and warehouse management to a team that values safety, efficiency, and teamwork. Together, we’ll keep operations running smoothly while you grow your career in a vibrant distribution environment.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 42.5 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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