History of AutoZone

AutoZone is considered to be a part of the Fortune 300 companies in America. The main corporation is located in Memphis, Tennessee. The company retails automotive parts and accessories.   Originally the company went under the name of Auto Shack, however, when Radio Shack became popular they changed the name to AutoZone.

AutoZone’s private label brand of automotive batteries is manufactured by Johnson Controls which is a manufacturing corporation out of Holland, Michigan.   The very first AutoZone store was opened at Forrest City, Arkansas, in 1979. Their name at that time was Auto Shack and Doc Crain was the store’s first manager. In 1985 Doc Crain coined the term WITTDTJR which stands for “What it takes to do the job right.” In 1988 Auto Shack officially changed their name to AutoZone and began an era of large expansion for the company.

Hours of Operation:   Mon-Sat: 8:00am-10:00pm; Sun: 9:00am-9:00pm

Minimum Age to Work Here:   18 years old

Positions Available:   Grounds Maintenance, Housekeeping Maintenance, Transportation Dispatcher, Truck Driver, Order Puller, Picker, Sorter Clerk, Shipping and Receiving Clerk, Yard Driver, General Warehouse Worker, Merchandiser, Safety and Loss Prevention Officer, Store AutoZoner, Assistant Manager, Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Building Mechanic, First Line Supervisor

Background Check Required?  Yes

Negotiation:   Set hourly rate.   There is no room for negotiation.

Job Description/Average Wage

Clerk: This person is expected to have automotive knowledge In order to help the customers. They are responsible to help the customers find the appropriate parts for their vehicle. The Auto Zone Clerk is in charge of the cash drawer, the lending tools, and at times stocking the shelves. The wage varies in accordance to the knowledge and experience that you have.

Assistant Manager: This person is responsible for the crew that works at Auto Zone making sure that they are properly trained. This is a very big responsibility as they must be fully aware of the parts and supplies as well as the different types of vehicles that the customers may ask questions about. The average wage is usually very high but it varies from store to store and on the experience that a person may have.

Driver: As a driver, your duties are going to include finding the parts for local auto parts shops, as well as delivering them in a timely manner.   You’re going to either use your own car, or the company provided car.   This position is opened to those that are insured, as well as over the age of 18.   The average wage is anywhere from $8 to $11 a hour.

Shift Manager: This position is responsible for watching over an entire shift.   You’re going to make sure that all employees are doing his/her job.   If there are any problems, you’re going to answer to the main manager of the store itself.   The average wage for this position is going to vary anywhere from $9 to $14 a hour.

Stock Clerk: This person is responsible for putting the parts on the shelf or in the back room in the proper order. It does help to know some things about automobiles but most of the parts are boxed with stock numbers. The stocking clerk may work on the floor as well so they should be able to help the customer. The wage depends on their experience and ability to work on the floor.

Benefits

• Medical which includes a health care account and health care savings account.
• Dental
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401 (k) Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Personal, Medical, Military and Bereavement Leaves
• Store Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• ASE Certification Reimbursement
• Stock Purchase
• Scholarship Award

*Benefits are determined by eligibility policies.

Atmosphere and Perks

Auto Zone employees will expect a workplace full of fun and more rooms for professional growth and career advancement. If you are in the entry level associate, you can have paid work training, flexible work hours, and generously competitive salary scales. Other employees can also get access to retirement benefits, financial planning schemes, paid time offs and health and wellness perks. There are so much to expect from the company for those who are starting with their career in the auto industry.

Interview Questions

Why do you want to work in this company?

Will you be able to work in a challenging environment?

How long will you be staying in this company?

What are the possible reasons for you to quit from the job?

Will you consider yourself lucky if you will be working in this company?

How flexible is your schedule?

Can you work on weekends?

What is quality customer service? How will you apply it in the company?

Who are those potential customers you need to take good care of and encourage them to patronize the company?

What will you d if you have caught employees stealing in the company?

Interview Tips

If you come for an interview, make sure to be of excellent composure; be well dressed and stay calm and be in a positive outlook. One of the causes of failures to win the impression of the interviewer during the job interview is the candidate’s lack of self confidence. The interview questions are all answerable; just make sure you will use positive language and make sure to be courteous and be clear and concise to all your answers. Be sincere and maintain an eye to eye contact with the interviewer.

How to Apply

If you are interested in one of the available positions you should visit your local AutoZone store and see what is available. You may also go online and apply at their website:

http://www.autozone.com/careers