Parts Specialist

Come work for the largest Bobcat equipment dealership in Michigan! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to take your career to the next level? If so, then come join our award winning team!

Parts Specialist – Byron Center, MI (Full-Time)
Our Byron Center location is currently seeking a full-time Parts Specialist for our Byron Center, MI branch.

We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful:

• Training
• Benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available, plus much more!)
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• Salary range of $18/hr-$28+/hr based on experience

Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Selling & Providing excellent customer service and support to customers
• Assists customers and/or technicians with locating and providing the correct part(s)
• Entering and processing parts orders
• Ensure all paperwork related to deliveries are complete and correct
• Shipping and receiving parts shipments, Check order accuracy before each delivery
• Stocking and organizing the parts department
• Check in, unpack and put away parts
• Sourcing and ordering parts as needed
• Managing the internal parts window for technicians and staff
• Maintain department order and cleanliness
• Assist in physical inventory counts
• Maintaining consistent, reliable attendance, including being ready to work at the designated start time
• Performing other duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

Experience & Education

• 1–2 years of previous parts and/or inventory control experience
  • IE. auto or truck parts counter experience is preferred
• High school diploma or GED

Technical & Mechanical Skills

• Basic mechanical understanding, including the ability to visually identify and name parts of industry-related equipment
• Familiarity with equipment such as step ladders, foot stools, pallet movers, and hand trucks

Computer & Software Proficiency

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with vendor web portals and inventory/order processing software

Communication & Professionalism

• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor
• Proper phone etiquette required
• Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings with customers, clients, and team members

Language Skills – Basic

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write basic correspondence

Mathematical Skills – Basic

• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers, and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s
• Comfortable working with units of American currency, weight, volume, and distance

Reasoning Ability – Intermediate

• Ability to apply common sense to carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions
• Capable of resolving problems involving multiple concrete variables in standardized situations

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will use hands, talk/hear; Frequently will walk, sit; Occasionally will stand, reach with hands and arms,, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb or balance
• Vision: No special vision requirements
• Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 10 pounds; Frequently will lift from 11 to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift 26 to 100+ pounds
• Work Environment: Occasionally will work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions and vibration

About Carleton Equipment:

Carleton Equipment is Michigan’s Largest Premier Bobcat Dealership, proudly operating 7 locations across the state. Since 1938, we've been the trusted partner for professionals in the construction, heavy equipment, and forestry industries. For over 87 years, our success has been built on one simple mission:
Recruit the Best People, Sell the Best Equipment, and Provide the Best Product Support Available.

As Michigan’s oldest construction equipment dealer, we’re a locally-owned and operated company that values relationships—both with our customers and our employees. From our headquarters in Kalamazoo to our teams across the state, we deliver unmatched sales, service, parts, and rental support that keeps Michigan moving forward.

But Carleton is more than a dealership—it’s a place where careers grow. When you join us, you're not just taking a job—you're becoming part of a team that believes in excellence, values your skills, and supports your future. Whether you’re in the field, the shop, or the office, you’ll be empowered with the tools, training, and culture to thrive.

Why Work at Carleton Equipment?

• Stable, Long-Standing Company: Over 8 decades of success and growth

• Opportunities to Grow: Clear pathways for advancement and skill development

• Supportive Culture: A team-focused environment where your voice matters

• Top-Tier Equipment: Work with the industry’s most trusted brands—Bobcat, Develon, Fecon, Kubota

• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, health insurance, paid time off, and more

• Local Impact: Serve the communities you live in while building a lasting career

If you’re motivated, mechanically inclined, or just ready to work for a company that truly values its people, then it’s time to check out Carleton.

Let’s start the conversation.

What We Look For

At Carleton Equipment, we’re looking for team members who not only bring strong skills to the table but also align with our culture and core values. We believe that every task—big or small—contributes to building customers for life, and we want people who take pride in that mission.

We value individuals with a positive attitude, a strong sense of mutual respect, and a high level of energy that reflects a true passion for excellence. Ideal candidates are driven, reliable, and eager to grow—both professionally and personally.

We also look for those with a high aptitude for their role, and a mindset focused on continuous improvement—those who actively seek out training, embrace learning, and strive to be the best in their field.

If you're looking to join a company where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions are valued, Carleton Equipment is the place for you.

Job Type: Full Time
• Monday-Friday
• 7:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
• Plus overtime when needed

Work Location: In person