Entry level manufacturing Jobs in Huntington Beach, CA

Parts Associate (Entry / Intermediate Level)

Huntington Beach Mazda – Patterson Automotive Group

Join a team where your growth matters, your work is visible, and your career has a real path forward.
Patterson Automotive Group has been voted a Top Workplace in Orange County for 16 years running, and at Huntington Beach Mazda we believe in promoting from within.

Why this is more than just a job:

• We have extremely low turnover — people stay and build careers here
• Competitive pay, excellent medical, dental, and 401(k) benefits
• A culture that values community, giving back, teamwork, and long term growth
• This opening exists because someone just got promoted — you could be next

What you’ll be doing (you will learn and own more over time):

• Assist in sourcing, ordering, receiving, and inspecting parts
• Tag, label, and accurately stock parts in the inventory system
• Maintain organization of bins, shelves, storage areas — clean, logical, efficient layout
• Monitor stock levels, assists with cycle counts or physical inventories
• Work with service techs and advisors to locate needed parts quickly
• Handle internal parts requests, back orders, special orders, returns
• Communicate with vendors and parts suppliers on order status, discrepancies
• Assist with parts counter/customer service support (phone, walk-up, quoting)
• Help identify aging or slow-moving inventory and assist with returns or reorders
• Learn parts department systems, tools, catalog lookup, and OEM/kia parts knowledge

What we’re looking for in you:

• At least 2 years of parts experience is preferred, but candidates with some parts or inventory experience are encouraged to apply
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy in entering part numbers
• Ability to lift moderately heavy items (parts, boxes) safely
• Basic computer literacy and comfort learning inventory/parts systems
• Good communication skills — working with vendors, internal teams, techs, and customers
• Problem solver, proactive, driven to improve processes
• Positive attitude, team player, wanting a career rather than just a job

What you get in return:

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision benefits that are strong in our market
• 401(k) with employer participation
• Opportunities for advancement — many team members have moved from parts to senior parts roles and beyond
• A stable, respectful work environment with a brand that invests in its people
• Pride in working for an organization deeply rooted in the community

How to apply:

Apply Today!
Send your resume to LeticiaC@Pattersonautos.com or apply online at: Huntingtonbeachmazda.com

The parts Counter Professional Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of between #2 $17.00 and $27.00. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit.