1st Shift Sort Operator

ITW Automotive; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Automotive is seeking a dedicated individual to join our manufacturing team as a production operator. You will perform daily machine checks, handle quality control steps, label finished goods, and ensure products are prepared for shipment with zero defects.

You will work in a fast-paced environment with clear safety expectations, 5S routines, and regular cross-training with team members to improve efficiency and knowledge across the ITW facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience or training is a plus.
• Experience with operating a forklift.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Great organizational and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective professional communication with all levels.
• Ability to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily checks to detect malfunctions of machine and reports them
• Performs red rabbits (camera verification) after each machine changeover
• Label finished goods using scan gun
• Prepares product to ship free of mixtures and product defects
• Weigh and check finished goods
• Cross-train with department co-workers to increase the knowledge, flexibility, and efficiency of the overall ITW team.
• Maintains equipment including daily inspections.
• Follow all rules, regulations and work processes set forth by the company.
• Hold self-accountable to create and maintain a safe working environment.
• Competently perform all tasks with a focus on safety within a fast-paced environment.
• Scanning work in process and finished goods
• Wrapping products using automated wrapper and hand wrapping
• Maintains knowledge of quality guidelines at ITW
• Notify supervisor of issues with machine for maintenance
• Daily 5S responsibilities and other duties including 5S and LPA audits.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Safety consciousness

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Job description

• Performs daily checks to detect malfunctions of machine and reports them
• Performs red rabbits (camera verification) after each machine changeover
• Label finished goods using scan gun
• Prepares product to ship free of mixtures and product defects
• Weigh and check finished goods
• Cross-train with department co-workers to increase the knowledge, flexibility, and efficiency of the overall ITW team.
• Maintains equipment including daily inspections.
• Follow all rules, regulations and work processes set forth by the company.
• Hold self-accountable to create and maintain a safe working environment.
• Competently perform all tasks with a focus on safety within a fast-paced environment.
• Scanning work in process and finished goods
• Wrapping products using automated wrapper and hand wrapping
• Maintains knowledge of quality guidelines at ITW
• Notify supervisor of issues with machine for maintenance
• Daily 5S responsibilities and other duties including 5S and LPA audits.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Job Description

Primary Key Responsibilities

• Performs daily checks to detect malfunctions of machine and reports them
• Performs red rabbits (camera verification) after each machine changeover
• Label finished goods using scan gun
• Prepares product to ship free of mixtures and product defects
• Weigh and check finished goods
• Cross-train with department co-workers to increase the knowledge, flexibility, and efficiency of the overall ITW team.
• Maintains equipment including daily inspections.
• Follow all rules, regulations and work processes set forth by the company.
• Hold self-accountable to create and maintain a safe working environment.
• Competently perform all tasks with a focus on safety within a fast-paced environment.
• Scanning work in process and finished goods
• Wrapping products using automated wrapper and hand wrapping
• Maintains knowledge of quality guidelines at ITW
• Notify supervisor of issues with machine for maintenance
• Daily 5S responsibilities and other duties including 5S and LPA audits.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience or training is a plus
• Experience with operating a forklift
• Basic computer knowledge
• Great organizational and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Effectively communicate in a professional demeanor when dealing with the public or any level of employees.
• Ability to safely work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently
• Ability to work overtime

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel, talk or hear; and smell. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee could be exposed to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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.