Shipping & Freight Team Lead

Parts Town LLC; Addison (IL); In loco; USD 47.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

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On-demand pay

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Referral bonus program

Forklift training programs

Bi-Weekly travel stipend

Free snacks and drinks

Descrizione del lavoro

Parts Town, LLC is seeking a Freight /Shipping Team Lead in Addison, IL to oversee outbound fulfillment, audit orders, and collaborate with Customer Service and Order Expeditors. This role drives accuracy, timeliness, and quality in shipments while leading a team across DC operations.

The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs, strong English communication, and ability to work Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays. On-demand pay and a robust benefits package are offered.

Competenze

• Fluent English required for written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to move around for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift certified or willing to be trained.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Mansioni

• Assist supervisors with workflow management and team member training.
• Ensure safety, quality, housekeeping and productivity expectations are communicated.
• Research and provide guidance to solve daily transactional problems.
• Provide cross-trained coverage across DC operations.
• Lead during projects and be available for Saturday shifts.
• Meticulously pack and wrap outgoing shipments and inspect for damage.
• Operate forklift to move skids and load trucks; maintain clean work area.
• Provide shipping rate quotes and schedule freight pickups; prepare shipping documents.

Conoscenze

Fluent English

Time management

Organization

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Forklift operation

Cross-training

Communication

Strumenti

High Jump

Syspro

UPS WorldShip

Salesforce

Descrizione del lavoro

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,

• 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

The Job at a Glance

As the Freight /Shipping Team Lead, you will be responsible for guaranteeing all outgoing Fulfillment 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. You will be responsible for processing large customer orders to ensure they are shipped to meet Parts Town’s quality standards!

A Typical Day

• Assist supervisors with workflow management and team member training
• Ensure safety, quality, housekeeping and productivity expectations are communicated
• Research and provide guidance to solve daily transactional problems
• Provide call-in coverage as needed by becoming highly cross-trained in most DC operations
• Provide leadership during projects and be open to assist on Saturday shifts as needed
• 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 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’re an all-star communicator and is fluent in English (both written and verbal) .

You can work Monday through Friday 10:30 PM - 7:00 PM and can work Saturdays as needed.

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 $47,433.60 - 57,974.40 annually ($22.80 – 27.87 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.