Team Lead, Hazardous Materials

Position at Parts Town

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, fourteen years in a row and the Crain's Fast 50 list nine times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace 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!

leeves, 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

• Hybrid Work schedule

• 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

• 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 our Hazardous Material Team Lead (internally known as Team Lead, OEM Chemical Master), you will help with problem solving and oversee the distribution of hazardous material from our Mitchell Ct. Distribution Center. As the Team Lead, you'll further your career development by improving processes and leading our hazardous material team of Chemical Apprentices!

A Typical Day

• Assist supervisors with workflow management and team member training on how to ship Hazardous Materials.

• Ensure safety, quality, housekeeping, proper storage and productivity expectations are communicated internally.

• Meticulously pack and ship outgoing hazard shipments to ensure they are delivered to customers safely and identify any damaged packages or parts.

• Work across multiple platforms including: expanded High Jump, Fed Ex ship Manager, UPS WorldShip, Priority 1, Trifecta, Chemtrec

• Research and provide guidance to solve daily transactional problems

• Direct planning on classifications of new hazardous material.

• You will operate forklift to maneuver skids and load trucks and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Providing timely shipping rate quotes and order updates to Customer Service team, scheduling freight carrier pickups and preparing proper hazardous shipping documents.

• Provide call-in coverage as needed by becoming highly cross-trained in most DC operations, provide leadership for all Hazardous Material team members

To Land This Opportunity

• You have a UPS Hazardous Material Trained certification (for handling & shipping) or are able and willing to be trained.

• You are forklift certified or able and willing to be forklift certified.

• You are knowledgeable on the SDS for each hazardous item and fully understand the CFR 49 Regulation manual, including directions to ship out hazardous packages in compliance with DOT.

• You are comfortable being responsible for cleaning up spills and disposing of hazardous materials in a responsible and timely manner.

• You are fluent in English and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• You're confident using a computer and navigating programs such as MS Word & Outlook.

About Your Future Team

Our Team is full of high-performing team members who have passion and enthusiasm! We work hard to meet our performance goals while having fun and supporting our team members.

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