Parts Warehouse - Military Veterans
at John Deere
PURPOSE
The position is responsible for properly ordering, receiving, storing, and accounting for parts or merchandise.
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receives deliveries from vendors, FedEx and UPS shipments
- Responsible for prepping items for shipment and completing shipping paperwork for FedEx and UPS
- Prepares items for shipment for internal branch transfers. Receives and distributes items received via internal branch transfer.
- Unloads parts and attachment freight deliveries received via semi trailers.
- Assists in keeping parts department, showroom and parts warehouse clean and orderly.
- Responsible for keeping pallets stacked & bundled in a manner ready for shipment.
- Assists in gathering and shipping return parts to appropriate vendors
- Assists with perpetual and end of year inventory audits, as needed.
- Timely processing of parts shipments (ie, Customer & Stock Orders, Machine Down, and Surplus Returns)
- Posts freight to work order or counter tickets as need for parts orders and transfers (if applicable)
- Performs cycle counting duties to ensure that all materials are properly verified to be reflective of reported inventory; reports discrepancies of over/under amounts and any damaged products
- Assists supervisor with merchandising displays by re-stocking showroom inventory
- Works in Saturday parts rotation as necessary
- Other duties as required, for overall location functionality.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience
- Experience connecting with customers, maintaining professional image, and establishing rapport
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects simultaneously with a degree of independence
- Basic data entry/keyboarding skills
- Basic parts and machinery knowledge
- Ability to use the John Deere Parts programs and other related computer applications
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends
- Ability to operate a forklift
- Valid drivers license required for potential driving situations, preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Weight Requirements: Lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Mobility: Squatting, bending, lifting, reaching, twisting, standing, sitting and repetitive keyboarding for long durations of time
- Visual: Working with smart devices and manuals
- Driving: Occasional Short and long distances
- Dexterity: Ability to grasp and manipulate standard tools and office equipment
- Noise: Medium to High
USA
We at John Deere are passionate about finding a way to give back to those who have served our Country. Working for a John Deere dealership or factory is bigger than just a job. It's growth in oneself, on a path to achieving all you hoped to accomplish. It's pride in your community, from the first customer you serve to supporting the community. It's knowing that what you do helps to feed, clothe, and shelter the world. It all starts with you. Starting here. Starting now!
Interested in joining the industry's best? At John Deere, veterans will find:
• A higher sense of purpose – helping those the farmers and infra-structure workers that feed and shelter the world
• A team-based environment focused on supporting the customer
• A never-ending desire for continuous improvement - We are looking for leaders, change agents, different perspectives
• Market leading pay and benefits
John Deere actively welcomes transitioning active duty service members to participate in internship opportunities at our dealership and factory locations across the United States. Timing of the internship is mutually agreed upon between the service member, her/his commander. Potential opportunities include:
• Dealer technicians – Nationwide opportunities
• Factory production roles at 16 major facilities– assembly, welders, machinists, skilled trades
• Support roles – IT, supply chain, logistics, engineering, human resources
How to apply:
Check out our open opportunities to the right for more information and to apply.
Once you click ‘Apply Now’, John Deere will receive a notification with your information. In order to be considered for next steps, please make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile. Once John Deere reviews your resume and profile, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule you for an interview.
Discuss Your Career Options with a Veteran at John Deere Today!
All interested service members and veterans can learn more and fill out a contact card at https://www.deere.com/MilitaryCSP. We will connect you with a John Deere veteran to discuss all potential options/matches.