Auto Parts Delivery Driver

Santa Fe Springs, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $20.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

fertility coverage

401k with generous company match

Company paid life insurance

long-term disability

short-term disability

Employee assistance program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

PNC Daily Pay Option

Job Description

LKQ Corporation is a leading provider in the automotive aftermarket industry, dedicated to delivering quality products and exceptional service. As a well-established company, LKQ offers a dynamic workplace where motivated individuals can thrive and grow professionally. The company prides itself on fostering a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and numerous opportunities for career advancement. LKQ is committed to maintaining high standards of safety and customer service, ensuring that both employees and customers enjoy positive experiences. This reputable organization is known for its dedication to innovation, integrity, and community involvement, which makes it an ideal place for professionals looking to build a rewarding career in the automotive parts delivery sector.

The role of Delivery Driver at LKQ Corporation is pivotal to maintaining the company’s reputation for reliable and timely product distribution. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage starting at $20, along with an excellent benefits package. The position operates on a day shift schedule from 7 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday, providing employees with a balanced work-life routine. The core responsibility involves safely operating a company vehicle to deliver automotive parts to customers across various locations. The driver will manually load and unload delivery trucks, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of items being transported or returned.

Attention to detail is crucial as the driver verifies parts loaded and unloaded, collects payments from customers when necessary, and obtains signatures confirming the accuracy of the delivery. The role requires adherence to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, maintaining compliance with Department of Transportation requirements, and upholding company policies. In addition to transportation duties, the delivery driver provides excellent customer service during every interaction, fostering trust and satisfaction among clients. The job is physically active, demanding the ability to lift heavy items and work in diverse environments, sometimes including extreme temperatures and high noise levels.

Working at LKQ not only means performing essential duties in the supply chain but also being part of a company culture that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth. With the availability of paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plans with generous company matches, and other substantial benefits, employees are supported both on and off the job. This role is an excellent opportunity for those with prior delivery experience or warehouse operations knowledge and a commitment to safe driving practices. LKQ Corporation welcomes applicants who are enthusiastic about contributing to a successful team and advancing their careers within a leading industry organization.

Job Requirements

No degree required
1+ years of experience required
Possess a valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Must qualify for corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance
Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must comply with state and local mandated requirements as well as Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations

Job Qualifications

1+ years of experience required
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.
Ability to create, maintain, and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint presentations to support business objectives
Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills
May train others in functional areas, interact with others and make presentations to department or middle management
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
sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow
supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction
Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity

Job Duties

Drive a company vehicle in a safe, courteous, and responsible manner avoiding traffic violations and accidents
Physically load company truck at the location and verify the condition of the truck, the manifest, and other paperwork associated with the deliveries to be made
Drive to the delivery destination and physically unload the truck, verify parts unloaded, obtain signature of receiving location, confirming the accuracy of parts shown on the order and those received, and sign off on the integrity of what was loaded at the location
Make proper notations on the manifest and provide receipts on parts being returned from customers to the location
Collect accounts receivable, as necessary
Comply with established company policies and procedures
Successful completion of annual training as assigned
Operate in compliance with applicable rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Provide excellent customer service during delivery/pick up of products
Assume other duties as assigned