Freight Specialist

Parts Town•Addison, IL

About The Position

As the Freight Specialist, internally known as Eats Freight for Breakfast, you will audit all outgoing Distribution Center parts for quantity errors, mis-picks, and damage to help ensure customer orders are correct and shipped on time. You will work with internal teams, including Customer Service and Order Expeditors, to resolve item or order issues. The role processes large customer orders, carefully packs and wraps shipments, identifies damaged packages or parts, provides shipping rate quotes and order updates, schedules freight-carrier pickups, and prepares shipping documents. You will work across expanded High Jump, Syspro, UPS WorldShip, and Salesforce, operate a forklift to maneuver skids and load trucks, and maintain a clean and safe work environment. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM–6:30 PM, with Saturdays as needed. The salary range is $43,993.80–$53,720.20 annually ($21.15–$25.82 hourly), based on factors including qualifications, experience, and location. The posting describes profit-sharing and an annual bonus depending on the role, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Be in good standing, not on disciplinary action, and a top performer in the current role.
Have strong time-management and organizational skills.
Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Be able to move around for long periods and intermittently lift 50 pounds unassisted.
Be vehicle certified or willing to be trained.
Be available Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM–6:30 PM, and Saturdays as needed.
Communicate effectively and be proficient in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

Audit all outgoing Distribution Center parts for quantity errors, mis-picked items, and damage.
Process large customer orders to ensure they ship in accordance with Parts Town's quality standards.
Pack and wrap outgoing shipments and identify damaged packages or parts.
Work with Customer Service and Order Expeditors to resolve item or order issues.
Use expanded High Jump, Syspro, UPS WorldShip, and Salesforce.
Provide timely shipping rate quotes and order updates to Customer Service teams.
Schedule freight-carrier pickups and prepare shipping documents.
Operate a forklift to maneuver skids and load trucks.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.