Parts Counter Person

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

As a parts counter you are responsible to procure replacement parts and materials necessary for equipment repairs in the most economical and timely manner possible.
Maintain warehouse stock levels and cleanliness. Implement methods of handling parts and materials safely and easily. Work as a team to ensure successful outcomes to shop repairs.

Salary range: $20.00 - $35.00

Hours per week: 40+

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Purchases, stores, and issues spare parts for motor vehicles or equipment.
  
• Takes inventory of parts and equipment and maintains inventory levels.
  
• Creates and completes computerized purchase orders.
  
• Order parts via telephone, email, fax, or online ordering.
  
• Reconcile packing lists and invoices with part received/prices quoted.
  
• Stores purchased parts and issues parts to workers upon request.
  
• Dispatch parts runners as necessary.
• Operate forklift as needed to load and unload cargo.
  
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.
  
• Must be self-motivated and a team player able to work with minimum supervision.
  
• Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive customer relations and be courteous and respectful of others.
  
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
  
• Monitor and discuss parts related issues with co-workers and management.
  
• Must wear required personal protective equipment.
  
• Answer telephone and if necessary, transfer caller to the correct recipient.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
• Ensure OSHA safety and environmental regulation compliance.
  
• Some heavy lifting required, up to 50 pounds at a time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous parts experience, mechanical experience, prefer truck and/or heavy equipment, and computer experience.
• Provide and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition

Part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 401K with Company Match
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Years of Service Recognition

How To Apply:
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.