Mid-Level

Automotive Parts Handler (Auto Parts Handler)

The warehouse team member who receives, organizes, and delivers automotive parts to support counter sales and service operations.

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Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Realistichands-on, practical
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Job markets for Automotive Parts Handler (Auto Parts Handler)s
Employment concentration · ~389 areas
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BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
What it's like

What it's like to be a Automotive Parts Handler (Auto Parts Handler)

You keep parts moving—receiving shipments, stocking shelves, pulling orders, and delivering to technicians or customers. Your work ensures that parts are where they need to be when they are needed. Without efficient parts handling, counter staff cannot sell and technicians cannot repair.

At mid-level, you work independently and know the inventory layout thoroughly. You have developed efficient routes and methods. You can anticipate needs based on repair schedules and help identify stocking issues before they cause problems.

The work is physical and demands organization. You are on your feet, lifting, carrying, and climbing. Success comes from combining physical capability with systematic thinking—keeping track of where everything is and optimizing how you move parts around.

RelationshipsModerate
IndependenceLower
SupportLower
Working ConditionsLower
AchievementLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Operation sizeDelivery routesInventory systemPhysical demands
Large operations have more specialized roles while smaller ones require broader responsibilities. Some positions include delivery routes to shops or customers. Inventory systems range from manual to sophisticated. Physical demands vary based on parts types and warehouse layout.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Automotive Parts Handler (Auto Parts Handler)s (SOC 41-2022.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$28K–$62K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
265K
U.S. Employment
+3.1%
10yr Growth
30K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningSpeakingPersuasionService OrientationReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingMonitoringWritingJudgment and Decision Making
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
41-2022.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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