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Parts Counter Specialist

Alta Equipment Group, Latham, NY, United States


Posted Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Benefits

Training

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Outstanding benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, plus much more!)

401(k) with match

Competitive wages

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Compensation range: $23-25.00/ hour. This hourly rate is regarding base pay only and does not include benefits and potential bonuses. Overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographical location, skillset, education, and experience.

Responsibilities

Selling of parts

Pull, package and deliver parts

Assists customers and/or technicians with locating and providing the correct part(s)

Ensure all paperwork related to deliveries are complete and correct

Pick up items from vendors or transfer items between Alta facilities

Check in, unpack and put away parts

Pick, package and process parts for deliveries via shipping vendors

Check order accuracy before each delivery

Maintain department order and cleanliness

Assist in physical inventory counts

Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities

Performs other duties as assigned

Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

Qualifications

A minimum of 1 year of previous auto or heavy equipment parts counter experience is preferred

Previous warehouse experience

High school diploma/GED

High level of accuracy

Ability to interface with customers in a professional and courteous manner

Computer programs - Epicor/Silk systems, shipping software such as UPS Worldwide and FedEx

Language Skills - Basic: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills - Basic: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability - Basic: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will use hands; Frequently will stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, talk/hear; Occasionally will climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Vision: To see both close and at a distance, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and see color

Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 10 pounds; Frequently will lift from 11 to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift 26 to 100+ pounds

Work Environment: Occasionally will work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions

What We Look For We are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. A great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Additionally, a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one’s profession through additional training and learning.

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact recruiting@altg.com immediately!

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