What is a parts runner?

A parts runner is a member of a team in an automotive parts warehouse or supplier. Your primary role in this career is to deliver parts to auto shops or repair shops promptly after those shops order the parts. Occasionally a customer may also come into a parts warehouse to buy or pick up a part, at which time the parts runner is responsible for going into the warehouse area to grab that part and bring it to the front for the sales team. You typically drive a pickup truck on your deliveries. Your other job duties and responsibilities may include helping with inventory.