PARTS COUNTER PERSON
Knife River Corporation, Bismarck, ND, United States
Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE‑first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!
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. 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.
ROLE OVERVIEW This position is 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.
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
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
Ensure OSHA safety and environmental regulation compliance
Some heavy lifting required, up to 75 pounds at a time
Always work safely and take action to prevent all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
GED or high school diploma or equivalent
Computer knowledge and experience
Able to provide and maintain appropriate licensure and acceptable driving record
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Prefer truck and/or heavy equipment knowledge
BENEFITS
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with Company Match
Profit Sharing
Paid Time OffPaid Sick Time
8 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Short‑term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Years of Service Recognition
Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
Critical Illness Plan
Hospital Indemnity
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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 laws.
Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.
All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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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. 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.
ROLE OVERVIEW This position is 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.
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
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
Ensure OSHA safety and environmental regulation compliance
Some heavy lifting required, up to 75 pounds at a time
Always work safely and take action to prevent all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
GED or high school diploma or equivalent
Computer knowledge and experience
Able to provide and maintain appropriate licensure and acceptable driving record
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Prefer truck and/or heavy equipment knowledge
BENEFITS
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with Company Match
Profit Sharing
Paid Time OffPaid Sick Time
8 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Short‑term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Years of Service Recognition
Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
Critical Illness Plan
Hospital Indemnity
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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 laws.
Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.
All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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