Parts Associate

**Position Summary:** The Parts Associates’ primary responsibility is to help manage purchase orders while assisting our customers in finding the right parts for their equipment. Our ideal candidate possesses good general computer skills, is dependable, and well organized. This position also requires a focus on providing exceptional customer service to ensure our customers receive top-notch assistance. *Full-Time* **Responsibilities/Duties:** - Data entry - Running a daily purchase order recommendation and ordering all special and stock orders for products that are below the minimum stocking level at the given time of year - Working knowledge of how to set up new manufacturers, part numbers, product descriptions, product pricing, etc. in the computer system. - Assist the parts manager/supervisor with tracking inventories - Field and answer calls from customers - Guide customers in identifying the correct parts for their equipment and provide expert recommendations when necessary - Handle customer concerns and complaints with patience and professionalism, ensuring a positive resolution - Answer customer inquiries and provide accurate information about parts, pricing, and availability - Other tasks as defined by management **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** - Must be detail-oriented and organized - The ability to take direction and think on your feet - Strong ability to multi-task - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong customer-focused attitude **Credentials and Experience:** - No previous experience is necessary **Physical Demands** - Employee must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing between 40-50lbs - Required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb to perform work - May be required to stand, walk and use hands-fingers for long periods of time **Benefits:** - Flexible scheduling (Open Saturdays till noon, closed Sundays!) - Paid time off - Paid vacation - Overtime opportunity - Major medical- BlueCross BlueShield - Vision and dental coverage - 401(k) employer match contribution- WE MATCH 100% - FREE company apparel - Wellness programs - Professional development opportunities - Employee discount *Russo Hardware, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Russo Hardware, Inc. complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.*