Permatex, Inc. a division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW); is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of premium chemical products to the automotive maintenance and repair, home and hardware markets. Core brands include: Permatex®, Fast Orange®, Spray Nine®, the Right Stuff® and Devcon® Home. 

Job Description

We are currently seeking candidates for a 1st shift Material Handler in the Manufacturing Department.  Hours will be 7:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday.

 The Material Handler is responsible for the following:

• Demonstrates the ability to coordinate work activities with that of others as a cooperative member of a Team
• Ability to operate equipment requiring specialized knowledge of process
• Responsible for safe and efficient manual organization of items onto skid
• Is able to plan and carryout movement or flow of materials or products in a productive manner
•  Responsible for safe, responsible equipment operation and work practices of self and others                          
• Assists in all housekeeping efforts and keeps back pad clean and organized                                                 
• Responsible for accurate production reports and associated paperwork
• Supplies and supports manufacturing staging areas with needed materials as listed on shop orders                              
• Responsible for quality inspection of goods to ensure that product is packaged per specifications                                              
• Promotes and follows all lift truck safety guidelines and procedures and responsible for maintaining certification
• Promotes and follows all safety guidelines and procedures
• Recommends safety improvements as needed                       
• Performs various other duties as necessary

Pay Range: Starting at $18 an hour.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. 

• High School graduate / GED with 1 year of prior machine operating experience
• Must be experienced in driving motorized equipment (Low-Lift/Forklift Required)
• Must be able to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions.  

PLEASE NOTE: Our new hire orientations are held the first and third Monday of each month from 8am-5pm. Our expectation is all new hires must attend new hire orientation before they can begin their new role, regardless of shift. 

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

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.