Packing Specialist

Parts Town•Addison, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Packaging Specialist (Internally known as Packing Pro), you will perform 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.

Requirements

Looking to work Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm and Saturdays when needed
Showcase strong decision-making and problem-solving skills and are a stickler for details and organization
Possess excellent time management and organizational skills
Flexible to work late hours, Saturdays and overtime as needed
Willing to learn how to operate vehicles, and all material handling equipment safely
Capacity to move around for long periods of time, lift parts up to 40 pounds, and utilize ladders when needed
Fantastic communication & proficient in English (verbal and written)

Nice To Haves

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