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Automotive Parts Puller

LKQ · Hartford, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked outside in rough weather or a physically hard job for a full shift.

What they are checking: Whether they know what yard work really feels like and will show up through heat, cold and long shifts.

Tell me about a job where you had a list of work orders to get through. How did you decide what to pull first?

What they are checking: Whether they can organize their own day and keep orders moving without someone telling them each next step.

How do you keep a positive attitude when the work is repetitive or the day goes badly?

What they are checking: Whether they will stay steady and pleasant with the team, which the posting calls out as a requirement.

What do you do to keep your work area clean in a yard or warehouse?

What they are checking: Whether they clean up as they go, since clutter in a yard leads to injuries and lost parts.

What would you do

You're pulling a door from a car in the yard and a bolt won't come loose. How do you handle it without damaging the part?

What they are checking: Whether they protect the part's resale value, since a damaged part pulled from a car is worth nothing to the customer.

Sales or dispatch calls you asking where a part is, and it's not where it should be. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly with sales and dispatch and own the search instead of passing the problem along.

You notice fluid leaking from a car you're about to work on. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow environmental and safety rules for fluids, which the yard must meet under federal and state regulations.

About the work

Tell me about the hand and power tools you've used to take parts off vehicles.

What they are checking: Whether they have real hands-on experience removing parts or would need to be trained from the ground up.

Have you operated a forklift or an order picker, and how do you stay safe moving around a busy yard?

What they are checking: Whether they understand powered industrial truck safety in a yard full of vehicles, people and stacked parts.

Why does tagging each part correctly for its destination matter so much?

What they are checking: Whether they see that a mis-tagged part goes to the wrong customer and costs a sale and a return trip.

How do you package a part like a mirror or a piece of sheet metal so it arrives in good shape?

What they are checking: Whether they think about damage in shipping, which drives returns and unhappy customers.

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The full job description

As published by LKQ.

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career! Starting Pay $18 The Parts Handler is responsible for performing day-to-day activities of the Production Yard or Warehouse in accordance with current federal, state/provincial, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing this facility. This position may be directed by the Production/Yard Leader to assure that the parts are handled in a safe, efficient, and proper manner. Essential Job Duties • Safely maneuver around the yard or warehouse. • Find/Retrieve parts. • Package parts for delivery/or prepping • Any paperwork involved with the parts. • Pull work orders. • Use hand tools and power tools to remove parts from cars. • Operate a powered industrial truck (forklift) or order picker. • Pull and prep all sheet metal and other orders. • Tag all parts properly for the destination. • Communicate with Sales and Dispatch. • Must display a positive and friendly attitude as well as appropriate behavior during work hours. • Cleanliness must be maintained in the work area. • Assume other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities • Not responsible for supervising employees. Minimum Requirements Education & Experience • High School Diploma/GED. Preferred Requirements • A working knowledge of automotive parts. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs. • Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. • Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records. May explain and offer guidance on routine procedures. • Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures. • Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area. • Results are defined and existing practices are used as guidelines for how to complete work activities; works closely with supervisor/manager who provides broad guidance and overall direction. • Prioritize assigned and routine tasks. Handle appropriately. • Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods. • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. On occasions, an employee may be asked to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. • The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions. May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE). May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels. • Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements). Benefits: • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance • Paid Time Off • Paid Parental Leave • Fertility Coverage • 401k with Generous Company Match • Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability • Short-Term Disability • Employee Assistance Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Discounts • PNC Daily Pay Option Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.

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