Automotive Tire Shop Manager

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.To ensure the appropriate tires are in stock and available for the customer purchases. To dismount large quantities of tires and separate wheels/rims for sale and recycling.Essential Job DutiesProficiently use the required equipment for tires such as the balancer, mounting equipment other applicable equipment, including maintaining such equipment.Ensure equipment is maintained and materials are safely handled.Recognize acceptable and defective tires and wheels and mark as appropriate.Demonstrate the aptitude to understand when to repair or replace the tires, wheels, and other parts and clearly define all work performed to customers.Abide by the Company Policies such as attendance, safety, processes, teamwork, training, etc.Assume other duties as assigned.Self Service Essential Job Duties:Could operate a forklift or loader to assist in moving cars from the process to the yard.Clean out debris from cars before they go into the processing area.Pull out batteries to be tested to be resold. Bring charged batteries to the retail area.Work with the Loader Operator to properly stage or pull cars in the yard.Walk the yard and place debris in the cars being removed from the yard.Dismantle tires.Maintain a safe and clean work environment.Ensure all EPA and OSHA regulations are being met.Wear all required PPE.Comply with established company policies and procedures.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNot responsible for supervising employees.Minimum RequirementsEducation & Experience0+ years of experience required.Full Service: 0+ years of warehouse-related experience, supplemented by on-the-job training, to learn duties, nature of work performed, procedures, work methods, to become familiar with the company's products, locations, machines and equipment, operating methods, and to attain proficiency requirements and to fully assume responsibilities of the job.Preferred RequirementsHigh School Diploma/GEDForklift certification beneficial.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Basic computer skills.Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records.Problems encountered are simple, repetitive and generally solved by clear directions and procedures.Follows standard procedures with no decision-making involved.Uses guidance/guidelines provided by supervisor/manager.Assignments/priorities provided by supervisor/manager.Essential Physical Demands/Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods.The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions. May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE). May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels.Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.Benefits:Health/Dental/Vision InsurancePaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveFertility Coverage401k with Generous Company MatchCompany Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityShort-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsPNC Daily Pay OptionJoin us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.

Created: 2025-08-06