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Automotive Parts and Warehousing
Great careers in the auto industry starts in our Auto Service College
Following is a review of the entry level auto parts consultant positions you can expect to hold after graduating from our auto service college.Typical Employers for Auto Service College Grads
- New Car Dealers
- Pre-owned car dealerships
- Retail automotive repair facilities
- Automotive custom and specialty shops
- Aftermarket stores
- Collision repair facilities
- Heavy Duty Truck Repair facilities
- Warehouses
- Possible entry level occupational title
- Parts Counter Person
- Parts Specialist
- Shipper Receiver
- Parts Driver
- Warehousing clerk
- Possible occupational advancements
- Assistant Parts Manager
- Parts Manager
- Warehouse manager
Automotive Parts Typical responsibilities
- Orders parts and pulls and issues parts to the Service department
- Performs over the counter sales transactions
- Receives and ships parts
- Assists with inventory and general housekeeping of the parts area
- Sorts incoming parts and supplies by storing items in an orderly and accessible manner in a warehouse, tool room, supply room or other area
- Processes incoming requests and issues or distributes parts and supplies for internal usage
- Maintains records of orders and the amount, kind and location of parts and supplies on hand, using manual or computerized inventory system
- Prepares requisition orders to replenish parts and supplies
- Sells spare and replacement parts for motor vehicles, machinery and equipment in a retail setting
- Advises retail customers or internal users on appropriateness of parts, supplies or materials requested
- May serve as parts delivery driver
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