Packing Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Bi-Weekly Travel stipend

Referral Bonus Program

Free snacks and drinks

Job summary

Parts Town is seeking a Packaging Specialist (Packing Pro) to act as a liaison between Fulfillment Center teams—Receiving, Put Away, Inventory and Outbound. You will monitor WIP dashboards, resolve inventory discrepancies on kitting receipts, and determine the best packing method to ensure quality, accuracy, safe storage, and delivery of Parts Town products.

You will work Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm with potential Saturdays; responsibilities include resolving discrepancies, supervising intake,

Qualifications

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented and organized.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Willing to work late hours, Saturdays and overtime as needed.
• Proficient in English (verbal and written).
• Willing to learn to operate vehicles and material-handling equipment safely.
• Able to move around for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Resolve inventory discrepancies and oversee intake to correct staging locations.
• Review quality reports and communicate trends to leadership for process improvements.
• Monitor WIP dashboards and expedite backorders; resolve aging items.
• Update kitting flags/notes to drive correct routing for future receipts.
• Train new team members on packing methods (foam, auto bag, shrink tunnels, fragile, crating).
• Maintain materials and packaging supplies for daily tasks.

Skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

English proficiency

Flexible hours

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Materials handling equipment

High Jump knowledge

Syspro knowledge

Packaging equipment knowledge

Vehicle operation training

Tools

High Jump

Syspro

Packaging equipment

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
• 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.
• Bi-Weekly Travel stipend
• 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 Packaging Specialist (Internally known as Packing Pro) you willperform an essential function acting as a liaison between our Fulfillment Center teams of Receiving, Put Away, Inventory and Outbound. Our Specialists are responsible for monitoring WIP dashboards, resolving inventory discrepancies on kitting receipts, including missing parts, incorrect quantities, and mixed orders. You will play a key role in determining the best packing method to ensure quality, accuracy, safe storage, and delivery of Parts Town products.

A Typical Day

• Work closely with FC internal teams to resolve inventory related discrepancies
• Oversee the intake process to ensure items are scanned to appropriate staging locations
• Review Quality reporting for damage and communicate trends to leadership teams to review packaging
• Monitor WIP dashboards to expedite backorders, research and resolve aging staged items in Pre-pack/Kitting area
• Update and maintain kitting flags and notes in High Jump PT item master to drive correct routing for future receipts
• Assist in training new team members on the various types of packaging methods like foam, auto bag, shrink tunnels, fragile, and crating.
• Inventory, organize and Maintain materials needed to perform daily packaging tasks

To Land This Opportunity

• You’re looking to workMonday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm and Saturdays when needed
• You showcase strong decision-making and problem-solvingskills and are a stickler for details and organization
• You possess excellent time management and organizational skills
• You are flexibleto work late hours, Saturdays and overtime as needed
• Bonus points if you display intermediate to advanced knowledge of High Jump,Syspro, andPackaging equipment
• You are willing to learn how to operate vehicles, and all material handling equipment safely
• You have the capacity to move around for long periods of time, lift parts up to 40 pounds, and utilizeladders when needed
• You show fantastic communication & 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 $43,993.80-$53,770.20 ($21.15/hr-$25.85/hr) 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.