Job Description:

AUTOMOTIVE WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

Are you interested in joining a growing business that is committed to family, promotes employees from within, is passionate about protecting the environment, has an inspiring company culture, and is actively involved with the community and local charities? If so, this opportunity might be for you! Lafontaine Lincoln of Grand Rapids is an industry leader in the world of Ford/Lincoln Wholesale Parts. We are expanding again and are looking for some great candidates to work with us. Currently we have openings for positions in our warehouse.

WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE – HIGH VOLUME, FAST PACE, HIGH REWARD

MONDAY-FRIDAY

CASUAL DRESS

NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS

ROOM FOR ADVANCEMENT

THE PERKS:

Competitive Compensation
Employee Referral Program
Employee Discounts on Sales and Service
Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life/AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance)
Voluntary Benefits (Flexing Spending Account, Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Legal & Identity Theft Protection)
401(k) and Employer Match
Holiday Savings Program with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay

Skills & Qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with good reading abilities.
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Desire to be 100% accurate.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Ability to work within a team environment.
Proficiency with, or the ability to quickly learn, the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
One year in a vehicle parts department preferred.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, Skills & Qualifications:

Hours are from 3:00am-1:00pm Mon-Friday
Checks in all Special-Order Parts from Ford. Sorts and invoices parts for that day’s deliveries.
Works independently, opens warehouse in the morning.
Provides high level service to internal and external customers.
Checks in orders delivered by FedEx, UPS, freight companies, and local vendors.

Physical Requirements:

Walk/Stand for an 8-hour shift.
Required to stand, sit, use hand to finger, handle, or feel.
Frequently is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach with hands and arms, take, and hear.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

THE COMPANY:

Founded in 1980 by Michael Sr. and Maureen LaFontaine, the award-winning and nationally-recognized LaFontaine Automotive Group includes 54 retail franchises, 9 collision centers and 34 Michigan retail locations. The group employs nearly 2,500 individuals. It’s the mission of the LaFontaine Family to personalize the automotive experience by building lifelong relationships that connect families and strengthen communities. The LaFontaine commitment to customers, staff, and local communities is demonstrated by active participation and contributions to numerous non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and charities throughout southeast Michigan. The combination of both the mission and core values provides the basic foundation of our promise … to treat every customer like they are members of our family. From sales to service to parts, LaFontaine Automotive Group is able to meet any customer’s specific needs. LaFontaine represents the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fiat, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, KIA, Lincoln, Mazda, RAM, Polestar, Subaru, Toyota, Volvo, and Volkswagen. The LaFontaine Family Deal; it’s not just what you get, it’s how you feel. Visit www.familydeal.com for additional details.

Our Mission: To Build Lifelong Relationships that Connect Families, Strengthen Communities, and Personalize the Automotive Experience.

Our Core Values: Accountability, Responsibility, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Passion.

LaFontaine Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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