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Ken Garff · Onsite · Dewey Ford - Ankeny, IA

Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We’re not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work! 

 

Dewey Ford, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for a Collision Repair Parts Assistant that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, integrity, growth, humility and teamwork.  

 

Why you’ll love working with us: 

  • Paid training and real career growth
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Great people with a great culture
  • Paid Time Off and 401k with Company match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
  • Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
  • Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!

What you’ll do as a Collision Repair Parts Assistant:

  • Count, weigh, or measure items on incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records.
  • Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
  • Affix shipping labels on packed cartons, or stencil identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment.
  • Insert items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.
  • Stamp, stencil, or glue identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
  • Billing parts invoices.
  • Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
  • Ensure that outgoing shipments meet specifications.
  • Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
  • Operate tier-lift truck or use hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving platform to storage or work area.
  • Receive damaged or defective goods returned to establishment and designate “Returned Goods, Receiving Clerk”.
  • Receive unsold products returned by Parts Driver.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Looking for: 

  • Accommodating and analytical, while producing highly precise and accurate work 
  • Resourceful and seeks a high level of technical expertise 
  • Unselfish and approachable with a preference for detailed, skill-based work 
  • Knowledge of basic vehicle systems and technical resources a plus 
  • Must be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the U.S with a valid in-state driver's license and a good driving record, per company standards 
  • High School Diploma or equivalent 



We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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About Ken Garff

You're in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor) We're not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we're pretty darn proud of that. We're out to do things differently. We want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work. Our history is rich in the tradition of doing things differently. It began with Ken Garff himself. It continued through all of those who followed Ken and is alive and thriving today.

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