Freight Specialist: Fast, Accurate Shipping Pro

Parts Town; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member appreciation events

Volunteer opportunities

Casual dress code

On-demand pay

Health insurance

401k/401k match

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Referral bonus program

Forklift training programs

Free snacks and drinks

Bi-Weekly travel stipend

Safety shoes reimbursement

Holiday pay

Paid parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Parts Town, a fast-growing distributor of restaurant equipment and parts, seeks a Freight Specialist (Internally Eats Freight for Breakfast) to audit outgoing distribution center parts and resolve order issues. You’ll work with Customer Service and Expeditors to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

You will process large orders, pack shipments securely, and operate platforms like High Jump, Syspro, UPS WorldShip, and Salesforce. Forklift operation and occasional long periods of movement are required.

Qualifications

• Proficient English, both written and verbal.
• Forklift certified or willing to be trained.
• Able to lift 50 lbs intermittently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Process large customer orders to meet quality standards.
• Meticulously pack and wrap outgoing shipments and inspect for damage.
• Operate across platforms: High Jump, Syspro, UPS WorldShip, Salesforce.
• Provide shipping rate quotes and update orders for Customer Service.
• Schedule carrier pickups and prepare shipping documents.

Skills

English proficiency

Forklift certification

Lift 50 lbs

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Tools

High Jump

Syspro

UPS WorldShip

Salesforce

Job description

Parts Town, a fast-growing distributor of restaurant equipment and parts, seeks a Freight Specialist (Internally Eats Freight for Breakfast) to audit outgoing distribution center parts and resolve order issues. You’ll work with Customer Service and Expeditors to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

You will process large orders, pack shipments securely, and operate platforms like High Jump, Syspro, UPS WorldShip, and Salesforce. Forklift operation and occasional long periods of movement are required.