Parts Technician, Apprentice or Journeyperson

Job summary

The Parts Technician is responsible for managing inventory, including cataloging, ordering, and receiving parts, while providing accurate pricing and sourcing information to customers. They must also maintain detailed documentation, process returns, and ensure all warehouse operations adhere to safety standards.

Job details

At SMS Equipment our Parts Technicians are problem solvers who enjoy working with a variety of heavy equipment. As part of an essential and dynamic industry, our Parts Technicians are safety focused, organized and thrive in a fast paced environment. If this sounds like you then SMS Equipment may have just the position you have been searching for! SMS Equipment is looking for a Parts Technician to join our highly skilled team in our growing Whitehorse branch. Base Wage: $33.10 - $47.29 per hour (Dependent upon certification/apprenticeship level). Additional premiums may apply. Location: Whitehorse, YK Schedule: Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm) What You’ll Do * Providing customer with accurate parts and pricing information and sourcing alternative parts options when OEM parts are not available for order. * Maintaining parts inventories including identifying and cataloguing parts and assemblies, ordering, receiving, inspecting, sorting, stock handling, and up selling * Completing and entering all required documentation including preparing invoicing, following and tracking orders, shipping and receiving information for warehouse, data entry of purchase and work orders, and maintaining price lists and catalogues * Processing CORE returns as required and assisting with inventory counts and inspections Other duties as required What You Bring The successful candidate will possess previous Parts Technician experience and/or education. Other requirements include: * Considers safety a priority * Highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision * Valid Class 5 drivers licence * Excellent attention to detail and time management skills * Proven ability to adhere to and maintain workplace health and safety initiatives * Strong focus on providing valuable customer service * Intermediate level of knowledge of MS Office Suite and computerized inventory systems is required * Effective oral and written communication skills * Previous experience in Heavy Duty parts is considered a strong asset This position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise). At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices, when completing all tasks. Pre-Employment This position is safety sensitive. Candidates may be required to complete: * Ticket verification (if applicable) * Pre-employment medical questionnaire * Drug and alcohol test * 5-year commercial drivers abstract This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted. SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include: competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and employer funded pension contributions. #HPWEST

What you’ll do

The Parts Technician is responsible for managing inventory, including cataloging, ordering, and receiving parts, while providing accurate pricing and sourcing information to customers. They must also maintain detailed documentation, process returns, and ensure all warehouse operations adhere to safety standards.

Requirements

Candidates must possess previous experience or education as a Parts Technician and hold a valid Class 5 driver's license. Proficiency in MS Office and computerized inventory systems is required, along with a strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Benefits

• Competitive wages • Comprehensive group benefits plan • Employer funded pension contributions

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• invoicing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Parts inventory management
• Heavy equipment knowledge
• Customer service
• Data entry
• Invoicing
• Shipping and receiving
• Safety compliance
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• MS Office Suite
• Computerized inventory systems
• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Problem solving
• Shipping And Receiving
• Self-Motivation
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Data Entry
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Warehousing
• Inventory Management System
• Microsoft Office
• Sorting
• Time Management
• Upselling
• Cataloguing
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Trades
• Logistics
• Customer Service & Support
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety
• Journeyman/Apprentice Electrician
• Parts Clerk
• Shop Sales Assistants
• Parts Salespersons