The parts department support — helping with all aspects of parts operations from counter to warehouse.
Junior Parts Person pay typically runs $28K–$31K at this level, and jobs in this field are projected to grow 3% through 2034.
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.
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The parts department support — helping with all aspects of parts operations from counter to warehouse.
Median pay for a Junior Parts Person is about $37K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $28K to $62K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).
Core skills for this role include Active Listening, Speaking, Persuasion, Reading Comprehension, and Service Orientation.
Most people in this role hold a high school diploma.
Employment in this field is projected to grow about 3.1% through 2034, with roughly 265,060 people working in it today (BLS).
Closely related roles include Parts Person, Parts Counter Representative (Parts Counter Rep), and Automotive Parts Counter Associate (Auto Parts Counter Associate).
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