Junior

Junior Parts Person

The parts department support — helping with all aspects of parts operations from counter to warehouse.

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Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Realistichands-on, practical
Based on Holland Code framework
Job markets for Junior Parts Persons
Employment concentration · ~389 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Parts Person

As a Junior Parts Person, you''re a versatile member of the parts operation. You might be pulling parts from shelves, helping at the counter, organizing inventory, or handling deliveries. It''s an entry-level role where you''re learning all aspects of parts work.

Your day varies based on department needs. You might start with stocking shelves, move to helping at the counter during busy periods, then handle some deliveries. You''re learning where parts are located, how the systems work, and how the parts business operates.

The breadth of exposure is valuable. You''re not just learning one aspect — you''re seeing how counter, warehouse, and delivery connect. The people who succeed here are adaptable, willing to help where needed, and use the varied experience to build comprehensive parts knowledge.

RelationshipsModerate
IndependenceLower
SupportLower
Working ConditionsLower
AchievementLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Task varietyCounter involvementDelivery dutiesTraining qualityGrowth direction
Parts person roles vary by how they''re structured. Some are warehouse-focused with occasional counter help. Others rotate through all functions regularly. Some include delivery driving. The career path — toward counter, warehouse management, or delivery — often depends on aptitude shown in this role.
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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 Junior Parts Persons (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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Parts identification
Knowing parts by sight speeds operations
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Inventory location knowledge
Quickly finding stock adds value
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Counter service basics
Customer interaction opens counter career path
What''s the typical mix of responsibilities in this role?
Would I be working counter, warehouse, delivery, or all three?
What does training and development look like?
What advancement opportunities exist?
What''s the team structure like?
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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 ListeningSpeakingPersuasionReading ComprehensionService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingTime Management
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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