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Loader Operator

Casa Grande, AZ · On-site

$16 - $21.25/hr

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Delivery Driver

Nashville, TN · On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

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Delivery Driver

Litchfield, NH · On-site

$17.25 - $21.50/hr

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Automotive Parts Delivery Driver

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$29K - $36K/yr

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Delivery Driver

Alsip, IL · On-site

$17 - $21.50/hr

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Delivery Driver - Auto Parts M-F

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$28K - $36K/yr

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Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation ... Prior warehouse operations experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities * Ability to add, subtract ...

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Delivery Driver - (Entry Level)

Columbia, SC · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

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Delivery Driver

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

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Delivery Driver

Manchester, CT · On-site

$17 - $21.50/hr

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LKQ Jobs Information

Do workers at LKQ get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
50% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Does LKQ pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
38% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

At LKQ, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
81% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from LKQ affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
84% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at LKQ?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 79% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers at LKQ worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
73% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do LKQ workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
56% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it for LKQ workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
56% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at LKQ?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
72% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do LKQ managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
95% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do jobs at LKQ spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
30% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at LKQ?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is working at LKQ good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
74% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at LKQ feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
72% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at LKQ get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
37% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at LKQ?

Most people feel stressed out here.
72% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at LKQ enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
40% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at LKQ recommend working with their team?

Not many people recommend working with their team.
73% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at LKQ?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
62% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at LKQ?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 66% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think LKQ’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
91% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how LKQ is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
73% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Infographic showing various Operations Manager job openings at Lkq in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Loader Operator

LKQ

Casa Grande, AZ • On-site

$16 - $21.25/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


LKQ rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 174 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

348th of 418 rated retail wholesalers


Job description

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!
Operate equipment safely and responsibly to move salvage vehicles through all phases of the operation, maintain facility grounds. Help ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations. Support dismantling and yard operations. Use scan gun and tablet/phone to update the inventory system on the location of vehicles. Help ensure fulfillment of daily work orders. Communicate written and verbally with management and other team members. Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Essential Job Duties
  • Perform pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment is safe for work.
  • Operate equipment safely and courteously in work areas with pedestrians and other vehicle traffic. Equipment operated may include a wheel loader, car crusher, skid loader, backhoe, forklift, etc...
  • Check fluids each day equipment is used and lubricate equipment at recommended intervals. Communicate any findings and equipment hours to management.
  • Prioritize and plan workload to prevent delays to operations.
  • Use long and short auto salvage forks on the wheel loader to unload car haulers and stage upcoming cars for inventory, dismantling and cuts.
  • Use bucket to remove, spread stone and maintain grounds such as access roads, water drainage, vehicle holding areas and salvage yard.
  • Assist with regulation compliance and quality assurance of dismantled vehicles before unloading from bay and placing in the salvage yard.
  • Load dismantle bays with unprocessed cars. Process and crush vehicles that have reached their useful life and load onto scrap haulers for final disposal.
  • Assist with safety and regulation compliance for the facility in general. Maintain location accuracy and integrity of vehicles placed in the yard.
  • Perform tasks assigned by dispatch which may include: location checks, part checks, part pulls, etc. Communicate delays and problems promptly with management and affected coworkers.
  • Assume other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Not responsible for supervising employees.
Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience
  • 1+ years of experience.
  • Must have heavy equipment operations experience and some automotive background.
  • Must possess basic technology competence (scan gun, tablet/phone applications).
  • Must have good oral and written communication skills.
  • Must possess the ability to stay calm, cool and collected in a high-pressure fast-paced work environment.
  • Must be a smooth operator and work well with others.
Preferred Requirements
  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Previous heavy equipment operation, some computer skills, general maintenance and understanding of mechanical equipment.
  • understanding of automotive components and disassembly.
  • Experience in rigging/lifting operations a plus.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Ability 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 routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
  • Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area.
  • Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.
  • Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.
Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment
  • While 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 Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Fertility Coverage
  • 401k with Generous Company Match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts

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About LKQ

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LKQ Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, IL, US is a global leader in the auto parts industry. The company specializes in offering alternative auto parts and systems to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. Founded in 1998, LKQ has accumulated extensive expertise in vehicle product resources, offering recycled automotive and truck parts, refurbished components, and reconditioned pieces. Beyond replacement parts, LKQ also offers a wide range of services, including aftermarket, recycled, and remanufactured mechanical and collision auto parts. This unique approach of the corporation embodies their mission that focuses on providing cost-effective alternatives to new car parts while also prioritizing environmental sustainability.

Industry

Automobile dealers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

1998