1st Shift Sort Operator

ITW; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW is seeking a hands-on manufacturing team member to operate and support forklift tasks, perform daily machine checks, and ensure safe, quality packaging of finished goods. You will collaborate across departments and participate in 5S activities while maintaining equipment and following all company processes.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficient production in a fast-paced environment at ITW facilities in Maine and beyond.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily checks to detect malfunctions of machine and report them.
• Perform 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 knowledge, flexibility, and efficiency of the 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

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Reading/writing

Mathematics basics

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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.

ITW

A branded supplier of innovative engineered fastening systems & related consumables for end users in U.S.

ITW Residential Construction specializes in innovative engineered fastening systems and consumables, providing high-quality solutions for professional builders and remodelers in the U.S. and globally.