First Shift Sort & Packing 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

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.