Kitting Specialist

Parts Town; Illinois; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parts Town Pride

Quarterly profit-sharing bonus

Team recognition programs

Volunteer opportunities

Monthly IT stipend

Casual dress code

On-demand pay options

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Parts Town is seeking a Kitting Associate ( OEM Parts Wrangler ) to package accessories and hardware with other parts, relocating them for inventory. The role requires selecting correct packaging materials and working with minimal supervision or as part of a team.

Daily duties include kitting parts, quality checks, and labeling, while meeting deadlines for customer orders. The job supports a team-oriented, fast-paced environment with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

Qualifications

• Strong problem solving, attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Adaptable and thrive in quickly changing environments.
• Availability to work Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm, with Saturdays when needed.
• Ability to move around and lift up to 40 lbs unassisted.
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Duties including kitting parts, quality checks, and relocation of kitted parts
• Prioritize work to meet deadlines for customer orders
• Gather necessary parts and label completed packages
• Operate heat tunnel, strapping machine, foam machine, and bubble machine to ensure proper packaging

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Organization

Adaptability

Communication skills

English proficiency

Job description

See What We’re All About

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!

Description

Position at Parts Town

Kitting Specialist

See What We’re All About

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! 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
• Monthly IT stipend
• 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 FC 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 Kitting Associate (internally known as OEM Parts Wrangler), you will focus on packaging accessories and hardware with other parts and relocate them to designated areas so that they can be inventoried. You will be responsible for identifying the correct packaging material for the parts that need to be kitted. This position requires the individual to work with minimal supervision or as a team player.

A Typical Day

• Duties including kitting parts, quality checks, and relocation of kitted parts
• prioritize work to meet deadlines for customer orders
• You will gather necessary parts and label completed packages
• operating the heat tunnel, strapping machine, foam machine, and bubble machine to ensure proper packaging

To Land This Opportunity

• You possess strong problem solving, attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
• You’re adaptable and thrive within quickly changing environments
• You’re looking to work Monday through Friday 7:00am-3:30pm and are able to work Saturdays when needed
• You possess the ability to move around for long periods of time and consistently lift up to 40lbs unassisted.
• You have fantastic communication 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 $37,893.45 – $46,314.21 annually ($18.21 – $22.26 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.