Freight Specialist

See What We're All About

As the fastest growing distributor of foodservice equipment parts, we like to do things a little differently. We believe our team should be like family. Not like a second cousin, twice removed, but more like the family you choose to be with every day. First, you have to demonstrate our core values and keep safety as your #1 priority, that's key. But we're also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change...and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list.

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of foodservice equipment parts? If not, no problem! We're more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That's what keeps us at the top of our game. We're proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list, fifteen years in a row, and the Crain's Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for four consecutive years in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let's chat - Apply Today!

Perks

• Parts Town Pride - check out our Virtual Tour and Culture!
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Casual dress code
• On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away - don't worry, we've got you covered.

Bonus DC Perks

• Bi-Weekly Travel stipend
• Safety Shoes reimbursement program
• Holiday pay and opportunities for overtime
• Referral Bonus Program
• We offer forklift training programs
• Free food! We offer free snacks and drinks to show our appreciation to our team members

The Job at a Glance

As the Freight Specialist (Internally known as Eats Freight for Breakfast), you will be responsible for guaranteeing all outgoing Distribution Center parts are audited; including any quantity errors, miss picked items, or damaged parts to ensure that customer orders are correct and shipped in a timely manner. You will work closely with other internal teams including Customer Service and Order Expeditors to resolve any item or order.

A Typical Day

• You will be responsible for processing large customer orders to ensure they are shipped to meet Parts Town's quality standards.
• You will meticulously pack and wrap outgoing shipments to ensure they are delivered to customers safely and identify any damaged packages or parts.
• Work across multiple platforms including expanded High Jump, Syspro, UPS WorldShip and Salesforce
• You will provide timely shipping rate quotes and order updates to Customer Service teams and schedule freight carrier pickups and prepare proper shipping documents.
• You will operate forklift to maneuver skids and load trucks and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

To Land This Opportunity

• You are in good standing, not on a disciplinary action, and a top performer in your current role
• You are passionate about time management and organization
• You are proficient in Microsoft word and Outlook
• You can move around for long periods of time and able to intermittently lift 50 lbs. unassisted
• You are vehicle certified or willing to be trained
• You are looking to work Monday through Friday 9:00am-5:30pm and can work Saturdays as needed.

About Your Future Team

Our Team is full of high-performing team members who have a passion and enthusiasm to work hard and play hard. We are very team-oriented and strive to live up to our core values of safety, integrity, passion, courage, and innovation each and every day!

Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.