Material Handler - 1st Shift

ITW Shakeproof, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc., serves major automotive OEMs and their tier suppliers with metal, cold-headed fasteners totaling approximately $160m in revenue.  In addition to ITW’s industry leading research and development capabilities, ITW Shakeproof enhances our customers’ competitive advantage by:

·        Maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in North America.

·        Exchanging product, process, and benchmarking information with sister units worldwide.

·        Continually improving processes, material, and designs to ensure every product exceeds customer specifications while providing unparalleled value.

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·        Move raw material (wire and components) to machines as needed.

·        Reads Work Orders, and/or follows verbal instructions to move the correct materials to the appropriate locations and machines.

·        Move and weigh up product from machines to staging and shipping areas.

·        Move raw material to designated location in facility.

·        Organize empty tubs and wire carriers into cargo boxes.

·        Occasionally unload and load trucks.

·        Sign packages and bring to proper locations.

·        Occasionally perform light maintenance to help maintenance department.

·        Drives a variety of forklift trucks to move materials within the facility.

·        Complies with safety and quality rules and policies.

·        Support department efforts to maintain a clean work area, machines, and equipment.

·        Assist machine operators as needed.

·        Perform other duties as assigned.

·        High School diploma or the equivalent technical training required.

·        1-2+ years’ experience driving different types of forklifts required; able to obtain fork truck certification through ITW Shakeproof to operate sit-down LP forklift.

·        Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

·        Knowledge and basic computer operation ability.

·        Must have good mathematical skills.

·        Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

·        Ability to complete routine production and quality reports.

·        Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

·        Understanding and compliance with safety rules and regulations.

·        Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to multi-task.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.