Packaging Specialist

Parts Town • Addison, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, Parts Town operates with a unique approach, emphasizing Core Values with safety as the first priority. The company seeks individuals with enthusiasm, high integrity, and adaptability, valuing diverse backgrounds and fresh ideas. Parts Town has been recognized for its rapid growth and innovation, appearing on the Inc. 5000 list for 15 consecutive years and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. It has also been voted a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for four years by its Chicagoland team. The Packaging Specialist, known internally as Packing Pro, plays a crucial role as a liaison among the Fulfillment Center teams: Receiving, Put Away, Inventory, and Outbound. Key responsibilities include monitoring Work-In-Progress (WIP) dashboards and resolving inventory discrepancies related to kitting receipts, such as missing parts, incorrect quantities, or mixed orders. This specialist is instrumental in selecting the most effective packing methods to guarantee the quality, accuracy, safe storage, and secure delivery of Parts Town products.

Requirements

• You’re looking to work Monday–Friday 7:00 am–3:30pm and Saturdays when needed
• You showcase strong decision-making and problem-solving skills and are a stickler for details and organization
• You possess excellent time management and organizational skills
• You are flexible to work late hours, Saturdays and overtime as needed
• 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 utilize ladders when needed
• You show fantastic communication & you’re proficient in English (verbal and written)

Nice To Haves

• Display intermediate to advanced knowledge of High Jump, Syspro, and Packaging equipment

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Health insurance
• 401k/401k match
• Employee assistance programs
• Time away
• Bi-Weekly Travel stipend
• Holiday pay
• Opportunities for overtime
• Referral Bonus Program
• Forklift training programs
• Free snacks and drinks
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed