3rd Shift Sort Operator

ITW Automotive; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Automotive is seeking a reliable warehouse associate to perform daily machine checks, identify malfunctions, and report them promptly. You will label finished goods using a scan gun, prepare products for shipment free of defects, and weigh/verify items for quality control.

The role requires basic computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment. Additional duties include 5S in the workplace, wrapping products, and cross-training with team

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Manufacturing experience or training is a plus.
• Experience with operating a forklift preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge and good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily machine checks and report malfunctions.
• Label finished goods with scan gun and ensure accurate packaging.
• Prepare products for shipment free of defects and mixtures.
• Weigh and verify finished goods for quality control.
• Maintain equipment with daily inspections and 5S practices.
• Communicate issues to supervisor and follow safety rules in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.