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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Core Technician - **Company:** Valley Truck Parts, Inc. - **Location:** Wyoming, MI, United States - **Salary:** $37,440.0 - $41,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Spreadsheets, Inventory Management Software - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a251f7c8fc96dc35 ## About the Role * High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. * Previous experience with Heavy Duty Truck preferred. * Ability to use air and hand tools. * Ability to coordinate/prioritize/organize. * Possess good communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a team. * The ability to use a computerized inventory system, spreadsheets and email applications. * Hi-Lo certification or willing to obtain. * Ability to operate hoist, Hi-lo and pallet jacks to load and unload washer. Performance Metrics * Task Completion - Consistently completes assigned duties accurately and within established timeframes. * Productivity / Efficiency - Maximizes output by managing time and resources effectively with minimal waste. * Quality of Work - Delivers work that meets or exceeds standards for accuracy, thoroughness, and presentation. * Teamwork - Actively contributes to team goals through collaboration, support, and a positive attitude. * Safe Work Habits - Adheres to safety protocols and promotes a secure, hazard-free work environment. * Dependability - Demonstrates reliability through consistent attendance, punctuality, and follow-through. Physical Demands * Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation. * Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, twist, and reach as needed to perform essential job functions. * Ability to see and hear with or without corrective devices, in a manner that allows safe and effective job performance. * Ability to communicate verbally to exchange ideas and information effectively., * Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred) ## Description The Core Return Technician is responsible for identifying and grading cores upon receipt, ensuring accuracy and adherence to quality standards. Once graded, cores are placed on rollers for transfer to the wash area. Additional responsibilities include unloading incoming trucks and locating cores within the facility as needed to support workflow and inventory management., * Verify and identify model numbers to ensure accuracy of returned cores. * Documents cause failure for returned cores with clear, concise write-ups. * Operate a Hi-Lo to transport cores to appropriate locations after receiving. * Collaborate with the Team Lead and/or Production Manager to address and resolve task-related concerns. * Crosstrain on various assignments and assist in other work areas as needed. * Operate the core wash machine safely and efficiently. * Manage and organize empty skids to maintain a clean and orderly workspace. * Prepare and wash Allison cores as required to meet production standards. * Complete documentation and shipping processes for vendor core returns. * Flexibly rotate between roles within the Core Department to support team needs. * Unload delivery trucks and verify shipments by signing off on received goods. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [The Deichmann RPA journey: Step by step with low-code automation to success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1566-the-deichmann-rpa-journey-step-by-step-with-low-code-automation-to-success) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Microservices architecture as a key element in building trading systems for global finance markets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1196-microservices-architecture-as-a-key-element-in-building-trading-systems-for-global-finance-markets) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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