Putaway Team Lead
Description
Put Away Team Lead
See What We’re All About
As the fastest growing distributor of foodservice equipment parts, we like to do things a little differently. We believe our team should be like family. Not like a second cousin, twice removed, but more like the family you choose to be with every day. First, you have to demonstrate our core values and keep safety as your #1 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 foodservice equipment 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, fifteen 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 four consecutive years in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
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 – Apply Today!
Perks
- Parts Town Pride – check out our Virtual Tour and Culture!
- Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
- 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.
Bonus DC Perks
- 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 members.
The Job at a Glance
As the Put Away Team Lead, (internally known as Team Lead, OEM Parts Wrangler) you will help with problem solving and operational oversight as well as improving new-hire training. By taking on the team lead role, you’ll further your career development by leading our team of Put Away Rockstars.
A Typical Day
- Train new hires on the preferred methods for put-away
- Provide operational oversight over the flow of material through the distribution center
- Continual coaching to team members
- Researching and providing guidance to solve daily transactional problems
- Test, develop and document standard operating practices for core area
- Share production and quality performance levels from standardized reports with team members
- Provide call-in coverage as needed by becoming highly cross-trained in most DC operations
- Ensuring safety, quality, housekeeping and productivity expectations are communicated
- Assigns catches when necessary based on reports and consultation with their supervisor
- Provide leadership during projects and on the Saturday shift
To Land This Opportunity
- You are in good standing and not on a disciplinary action
- You’re a top performer in your current role and have experience in Put Away
- You demonstrate a passion for leadership and career growth
- You have excellent attendance with minimal or no call-in’s
- You are available to work a Monday -Friday 7:30am-4:30pm and are willing to work some Saturday shifts.
- You are able to move around for long periods of time and lift 30 lbs. unassisted
- You’re an all-star communicator and are fluent in English (both written and verbal)
About Your Future Team
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.