DC Equipment Operator

Birmingham · On-site

About this role

Who are we?

 

XL Parts and The Parts House (TPH) a Marubeni Group is the fastest growing wholesale auto parts supplier in the Southern US.  Competing with the giants in the industry; we listen to understand and then commit ourselves to providing fast, reliable parts solutions.  We work hard, execute at industry-leading levels, and correct problems quickly. Our Company strives to constantly innovate by keeping an open communication line with our customers and thinking outside the box to meet their requirements.

 

Our People

 

Our results are driven by our most important asset: our people.  We take pride in our work, our exemplary culture, and our wealth of career opportunities.  Many of our employees have enjoyed a long and rewarding career at XL Parts and TPH due to the prospect of advancing in every role and our preference to promote from within.  Most positions offer on-the-job training so that employees gain the most relevant experience for their roles.  We are respectful, friendly, and offer excellent work-life balance so that our employees are comfortable staying with us for the long haul.   

 

 

Job Responsibilities 

An equipment operator must safely and efficiently locate, pull and process orders throughout the day, restock products into bins, unload and load trailers, pull products down from overstock locations, and transport products to various departments and/or locations. The functions will be done while operating a Cherry Picker, Stand-up Rider Lift Truck (RC), Stand-up Order Picker (SP), or Sit-down propane Forklift by the direction of a radio frequency (RF) unit, paper picking ticket, or verbal direction.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Complete a lift inspection at the start of every shift prior to lifting operation.
  • Safely operate lift truck equipment and utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Perform charging and watering of the battery-operated equipment.
  • Put product away using Stand-up Rider Lift Truck (RC), Stand-up Order Picker (SP), or Sit-down propane Forklift. 
  • Operate a radio frequency (RF) scanner and use the computer system at times for troubleshooting lost or misplaced products or when the scanners are not operating. 
  • Assist Inventory Control with shelf counts, confirmation of zero’s, and warehouse denials.
  • Replenish primary pick locations from overstock locations.
  • Maintain inventory integrity in the high picking room locations.
  • Maintain proper housekeeping in area of responsibility
  • Safely Load and unload trailers.
  • Safely set dock plates and chock trailers
  • Manage manifest, BOLs, and invoices.
  • All other duties as assigned.

 

Physical Demands: Typical 9-hour day to include walking, squatting, and lifting. To perform the duties of this job the employee must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment. The heavy lifting of 50lbs or more may be required.

 

 

XL Parts and The Parts House (TPH) a Marubeni Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment with XL Parts is contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen that meets the Company’s guidelines for employment.

 

Company at a glance

The Parts House (TPH) is a wholesale, warehouse distributor (WD) of premium automotive and heavy duty truck parts and accessories. With numerous auto parts warehouses, TPH is one of the largest distributors in the Southeastern United States and Caribbean.

A leader in the aftermarket industry, TPH was founded in 1970. Maintaining more than thirty-six auto parts warehouse locations, TPH has a vast inventory that supports a wide consumer base, ranging from neighborhood repair shops and new car dealers to municipalities, fleets, jobbers and multinational entertainment and media enterprises. TPH has also embraced technological advancements by offering virtual, online auto parts warehouses.

Utilizing the Motorcraft label, TPH is one of the world’s largest distributors of original equipment (OE) Ford Motor Company parts. TPH is also one the nation’s largest distributors of Genuine Ford and Lincoln Mercury Accessories and Licensed Products, and grows this market through selective associations with the aftermarket accessory manufactures Putco, DeeZee and Woodview Corporation.

TPH’s offering includes foreign auto parts, as well as domestic. Through the partnership with Eastern Imports, TPH is one of Florida’s largest suppliers of quality parts for European and Asian automobiles. TPH is also a member of the premiere Automotive Distribution Network, using the Parts Plus marketing program. TPH is part of the VIPAR heavy duty association, and is an ACDelco DDG member.

Founded1970
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryMotor Vehicle Manufacturing
Location
Homewood, Alabama, United States

Top Benefits

  • On-the-job training
  • Career advancement opportunities

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