Office Admin/Auto Parts Counter Sales Associate

JOB TITLE: Office Admin./Auto Parts Counter Sales Associate.
REPORTS TO: Facility Manager and Facility Supervisor.
JOB TYPE: Full-time, non-exempt.
LOCATION: 637 Tifft Street Buffalo, NY 14220.
HOURS: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-4:00 PM, Saturdays as needed.
COMPENSATION: $18-20/HR, based on skills and experience.

Purpose:

The purpose of the Office Admin./Auto Parts Counter Sales Associate position is to respond to all customer inquiries regarding automotive used parts from walk-ins or phone calls. Record and track inquiries, to facilitate a successful sales process from start to finish. This person should develop a strong relationship with used car parts customers and junk vehicle sources. This position also plays a role in the purchasing of scrap vehicles. The Office Admin./ Auto Parts Counter Sales Associate will be expected to thoroughly inspect all purchased vehicles, outdoors and in the elements (checking under the hood, checking the vehicle interior, checking the vehicle VIN number, etc.).

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the automotive parts sales process from start to finish.
• Communicate with customers on parts status.
• Communicate with customers and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
• Accurately enter car purchases.
• Accurately enter receivers.
• Accurately complete all necessary car purchase paperwork.
• Follow all company safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Manage and balance a cash drawer.
• Enforce facility and yard policies.
• Respond to all customer inquiries regarding automotive parts and junk cars.
• Record and track inquiries, to facilitate a successful sales process.
• Thoroughly inspect all purchased vehicles (check under the hood, check vehicle interior, check vehicle VIN number, etc.)
• Backup to cashiers as needed, at pay window.
• Participate in special projects or perform other tasks as assigned or requested, including backfill coverage.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous automotive parts experience preferred! Ideally 1-3 years.
• Accounts payable experience a plus, 1-3 years.
• Have strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Fast-paced, self-motivated individual that is detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Multi-line phone skills and computer skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Great communication skills.
• Current Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Must be able to work the assigned schedule, including some Saturdays.
• Must be able to perform a variety of tasks in all kinds of weather/seasons.
• Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Benefits:

• Medical & Dental (70% employer paid).
• Flexible Spending Account (Out of pocket).
• Vision Insurance (Out of pocket).
• 401(k) (with 2.5% company match).
• Aflac Services. (Out of pocket)
• Life Insurance. (25k paid through the company)
• 8.5 Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation.
• Paid Sick Time.
• Safety Toe Boot Reimbursement Annually, Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Annually.
• Employee Referral $1000.

Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Metalico:

Metalico is a leading full-service, broadly diversified scrap metal recycler, principally operating in the Northeastern United States. Our scrap operations source, buy, process, and sell four distinct groups of commodity metals for use in the manufacture of new products:We recycle scrap steel and iron, which is sold primarily to domestic mills and foundries.We recycle non-ferrous metals, principally aluminum, copper, lead, and nickel-based steel and high temperature alloys.These products are sold to domestic manufacturers and, to a lesser extent, to the export markets. Metalico today employs 600 people in 27 operating locations across 6 states. Metalico is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.