1st Shift Distribution Associate

ITW; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Shakeproof in Elgin, IL is seeking a warehouse associate to process daily orders, print shipping labels, and verify shipments. You will move goods using forklifts, track inventory with scanners, and follow FIFO procedures to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery.

The role requires a high school diploma, forklift certification, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds while adhering to safety rules. Join ITW’s equal opportunity team and contribute to efficient logistics and quality control.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or the equivalent training required.
• Ability to work in afast-pacedenvironment.
• Forklift certified and experience required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to lift upto 50 pounds
• Understanding and compliance with safety rules and regulations
• Basic math skills and interpretation of data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Compares product identification information and counts against daily pull sheets.
• Prints labels and affixes shipping and special labels on cartons for designated customers.
• Records shortages.
• Assembles customer orders on pallet to meet customer needs.
• Drives a variety of forklift trucks to move and store cartons on racks in warehouse.
• Verifies and examines shipments for accuracy using hand-held scanner.
• Moves product in and out of warehouse using First-in, First-out (FIFO) method.
• Complies with safety and quality rules and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift certified

Lift 50 pounds

Reading safety rules

Safety procedures

Maintenance instructions

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma

Job description

Job Description:

ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 300 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with $15.9B in 2024 revenue. Our seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model—anchored in 80/20, Customer-Back Innovation, and Front-to-Back (FTB) processes—to drive growth and best-in-class margins.

ITW Shakeproof serves major automotive OEMs and their tier suppliers with metal, cold-headed fasteners. 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Compares product identification information and counts against daily pull sheets.
• Prints labels and affixes shipping and special labels on cartons for designated customers.
• Records shortages.
• Assembles customer orders on pallet to meet customer needs.
• Drives a variety of forklift trucks to move and store cartons on racks in warehouse.
• Verifies and examines shipments for accuracy using hand-held scanner.
• Moves product in and out of warehouse using First-in, First-out (FIFO) method.
• Complies with safety and quality rules and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Skills & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or the equivalent training required
• Ability to work in afast-pacedenvironment.
• Forklift certified and experience required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability tolift upto 50 pounds
• Understanding and compliance with safety rules and regulations
• Basic math skills and interpretation of data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Compensation Information:

$22.40 per hour

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.