Parts Lead - Rockford, IL

Job Details: Job Location: ROCKFORD OFFICE - ROCKFORD, IL, Salary Range: $28.00 - $35.00Hourly, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Parts Lead – Rockford, IL | Inventory & Parts Operations

Transport Refrigeration, Inc. | Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Day Shift | No Weekends

📣 Join Our Parts Team

Are you organized, customer-focused, and experienced in parts, inventory, logistics, or warehouse operations? Transport Refrigeration, Inc. is hiring a Parts Lead to support daily parts department operations, maintain accurate inventory, and provide excellent service to technicians and customers.

🚛 About Transport Refrigeration, Inc.

Transport Refrigeration, Inc. is a trusted Thermo King dealership and fleet maintenance provider, helping keep commercial transportation and refrigerated fleets operating safely and efficiently.

💼 Why Join TRI?

Monday–Friday day shift – No weekends!
PTO starts Day 1
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (multiple plan options)
Employer-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
HSA with company contributions
401(k) with employer match after 1 year
On-the-job training and career growth opportunities
Modern facility and supportive team environment

🔧 What You'll Do

Maintain and organize parts inventory in a clean, safe, and efficient department
Process incoming stock and manage inventory levels using the MAS system
Assist customers at the parts counter and by phone with parts orders
Pick, distribute, and record parts for technician service orders
Process and submit warranty parts for manufacturer reimbursement
Handle C.O.D. transactions and cashier responsibilities
Load and unload trailers using a forklift
Deliver parts to customers and vendors and pick up special orders
Assemble A/C hoses, custom kits, and OEM product builds
Support shipping by boxing parts, creating labels, and preparing orders
Participate in annual physical inventory and ongoing cycle counts

🧠 What We're Looking For

High school diploma or equivalent
1+ year of experience in parts, logistics, warehouse, or inventory control preferred
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Strong customer service and communication skills
Basic math skills for pricing, orders, and warranty tracking
Forklift experience or willingness to become certified
Microsoft Outlook experience and ability to learn internal systems
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and frequently stand, walk, bend, and reach
Dependable, organized, and team-oriented

📩 Apply today and become an essential Leader of our Parts Department!

Transport Refrigeration, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Direct applicants only – no recruiting agencies.

Parts Lead, Parts Specialist, Parts Clerk, Parts Coordinator, Inventory Control, Warehouse, Heavy-Duty Truck Parts, Fleet Maintenance, Thermo King, Automotive Parts, Truck Parts, Rockford IL Jobs
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