Forklift Driver

Parts Town LLC; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Health insurance

401k with match

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Travel stipend

Safety shoes reimbursement

Referral bonus

Forklift training

Free snacks & drinks

Job summary

Parts Town is seeking a Vehicle Specialist (OEM Parts Wrangler) to operate in a fast-paced warehouse, handling OEM restaurant parts with RF scanning and forklift equipment. You will pick, pack, and receive parts while upholding safety standards and teamwork.

The role emphasizes forklift/Cherry Picker certification, strong communication, and the ability to meet daily order demands in a busy distribution center.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly in English (verbal and written).
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication with team members and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, put away, and receive OEM restaurant parts using RF scanner.
• Operate powered industrial vehicles safely in the warehouse.
• Maintain safety-first procedures and support daily order fulfillment.

Skills

Strong communication

Proficient in English

Attention to detail

Tools

Cherry Picker

Reach Truck

Walkie Rider

Forklift

Job description

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first 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 original equipment manufacturer 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 15 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 the last four years.

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 –

• 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.
• 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 a Vehicle Specialist (Internally known as OEM Parts Wrangler), you will work within our fast-paced, fulfillment environment with powered industrial vehicles to help you pick, pack, put away, load, and receive our genuine OEM parts. You will assemble and pack purchase orders for shipment, use an RF scanner to pick and put away parts, and maintain a safety-first environment by following safety procedures.

A Typical Day

• You will pick, pack, put away, and receive OEM restaurant parts while maintaining a positive team environment
• You will use an vehicle and a RF scanner to pick and put away parts in the correct locations within the warehouse
• You will work with our Warehouse team to complete daily orders, and your performance will be measured by the quantity and accur acy of parts you process daily

To Land This Opportunity

• You are certified in the Cherry Picker, Reach Truck, Walkie Rider and Forklift, or willing to become certified.
• You are looking to work 7:00am-3:30 PM or 10:00am-6:30pm Monday through Friday
• You possess the ability to move around for long periods of time and consistently lift up to 40lbs unassisted
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment where you will transport parts via carts and/or forklifts, cherry picker, and frequently retrieve parts from top and bottom shelves, utilizing ladders or reach trucks as needed
• You have strong attention to detail anddecision-makingskills in afast-pacedenvironment
• You havegreatcommunication skills & you’re proficient in English (verbal and written)

About Your Future Team

At Parts Town, we value transparency and are committed to ensuring our team members feel appreciated and supported. We prioritize our positive workplace culture where collaboration, growth, and work-life balance are celebrated. The salary range for this role is $42,813.81 – 52,327.99 annually ($20.58 – 25.15 hourly) which is based on including but not limited to qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Parts Town is a pay for performance-company. In addition to base pay, some roles offer a profit-sharing program, and an annual bonus depending on the role. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid sick time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.