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Putaway Vehicle Specialist (Meadow)

Parts Town

ILInternship$43–52K/yrPosted 2 days agoStill listed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$43–52K/yr
Location
IL
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Putaway Vehicle Specialist works in Parts Town’s fulfillment environment using powered industrial vehicles and RF scanners to pick, pack, put away, load, and receive genuine OEM parts. The role includes assembling purchase orders for shipment, placing parts in correct warehouse locations, and following safety procedures. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Warehouse OperationsRadio FrequencyForklift OperationDetail OrientedInterpersonal CommunicationsCherry Picker OperationReach Truck OperationWalkie Rider OperationPhysical StaminaLifting 40 PoundsAttention to DetailDecision-MakingCommunicationEnglish

Qualifications

Cherry Picker Certification or WillingnessReach Truck Certification or WillingnessWalkie Rider Certification or WillingnessForklift Certification or Willingness

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Description

Position at Parts Town

See What We’re All About

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, 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 FC 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 a Vehicle Specialist (Internally known as OEM Parts Wrangler), you will work within our fast-paced, fulfillment environment with powered industrial vehicles to help you pick, pack, put away, load, and receive our genuine OEM parts. You will assemble and pack purchase orders for shipment, use an RF scanner to pick and put away parts, and maintain a safety-first environment by following safety procedures.

A Typical Day

  • You will pick, pack, put away, and receive OEM restaurant parts while maintaining a positive team environment
  • You will use an vehicle and a RF scanner to pick and put away parts in the correct locations within the warehouse
  • You will work with our Warehouse team to complete daily orders, and your performance will be measured by the quantity and accuracy of parts you process daily

To Land This Opportunity

  • You are certified in the Cherry Picker, Reach Truck, Walkie Rider and Forklift, or willing to become certified.
  • You are looking to work 7:00 AM-3:30 PM Monday through Friday
  • You possess the ability to move around for long periods of time and consistently lift up to 40lbs unassisted
  • You thrive in a fast-paced environment where you will transport parts via carts and/or forklifts, cherry picker, and frequently retrieve parts from top and bottom shelves, utilizing ladders or reach trucks as needed
  • You have strong attention to detail and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
  • You have great communication skills & you’re proficient in English (verbal and written)

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 $42,813.81 – 52,327.99 annually ($20.58 – 25.15 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,775 open Warehouse Operations jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$43–52K/yr
  • US median$69–90K/yr328 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $48K, is 41% below the US median midpoint ($80K) — in the lowest quarter of Warehouse Operations salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 83 open Warehouse Operations jobs in Illinois and 1,775 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Warehouse Operations postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (937 postings).
Education
70 of the 1,775 open Warehouse Operations jobs (4%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 1, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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