Automotive Parts Specialist

Automotive Parts Specialist – Mi Gente Auto 

We need a reliable, professional parts counterperson to purchase, sell, store and issue parts within our busy dealership. We need somone proficient in ordering parts and maintaining inventory, and we need excellent people skills when dealing with customers and internal staff.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately identify parts necessary to complete repairs in the shop
• Work with vendors to locate and order parts
• Receive parts and inspect for quality and accuracy
• Ensure timely distribution to the shop in accordance with the production schedule
• Maintain accurate accounting record for purchased and/or returned parts
• Keep parts area clean and organized for production efficiency
• Create estimates for RO’s based on parts and hours needed
• Attend/collaborate with team during daily production meeting
• Handling warranty part returns and processing receipts and invoices in All Data system

Requirements:

• 1-2+ years of experience working with automotive parts (auto body parts is a bonus)
• Solid problem-solving abilities
• Above average computer proficiency
• Above average organizational skills
• Ability to keep up and succeed in a fast-paced working environment
• Strong negotiation skills to be able to shop and negotiate best prices
• Ability to work well with others and achieve common goals
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Compensation

$16.00 -18.00 Hourly (Depending on Experience)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

We are proud to offer an exceptional range of perks to our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance, as well as a 401k plan. Additionally, we provide paid holidays and personal time off (PTO) to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Perks:

At MEI, we prioritize the health and convenience of our employees. That's why we offer TeleDoc, a service that grants our staff 24/7 access to medical professionals. With TeleDoc, employees can obtain prescriptions, receive medical guidance, and consult with doctors over the phone, eliminating the need for physical doctor visits in many cases.

Furthermore, we understand the importance of maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. That's why we provide a fully equipped onsite gym for our employees. Our corporate gym encourages physical well-being and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

About Us

MEI Group is a privately owned group of companies based in the Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) region. With a dedicated workforce of over 300 talented individuals, we have been successfully operating since 1992, serving as a pillar of expertise and excellence in our industry. Throughout our extensive history, we have built a solid reputation for our unwavering commitment to quality and expertise. The MEI Group consists of a total of 10 dealerships that operate under the buy here pay here model. This means that customers have the advantage of purchasing their vehicles directly from us and obtaining financing in-house. With our integrated approach, we aim to simplify the car-buying experience and offer flexible financing solutions to meet the needs of our valued customers. MEI Finance is the provider of in-house financing for the MEI Group. With our specialized financing services, customers have the convenience of obtaining financing directly through MEI Finance when purchasing vehicles from any of our locations. By offering in-house financing, we aim to streamline the financing process and provide tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our customers.

Join the MEI team and enjoy the benefits of working with a reputable company that values its employees' health, well-being, and work-life balance!