Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - Shipping

Illinois Tool Works; Litchfield (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a vital role in material handling and quality assurance. This position involves loading, unloading, and moving materials efficiently while ensuring high standards of quality. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and demonstrate strong communication skills. Join a company committed to employee advancement and a supportive work environment, where your contributions will directly impact productivity and customer satisfaction. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions.
• Capability to lift heavy objects and operate industrial trucks.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move materials within the plant or work site.
• Assist with inventory and quality control of finished goods.

Skills

Material Handling

Quality Control

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial Truck

Reach Truck

Job description

Job Description:

Company Description

Alpine, an ITW company, is a leading provider of building component software, equipment, and the industry’s best service to component manufacturers. Partnering with our customers, we help to improve their businesses and make them more productive. We are a leader in delivering software solutions to the construction industry to increase profitability.

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

SUMMARY

Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site and coordinates the movement of materials to the presses based on the types of production required. Assist press operators in quality control methods to ensure a high level of quality product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Stores product as received form production.

2.Assists with inventory of finished goods.

3.Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated staging areas.

4. Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.

5. Operates industrial truck or reach trucksto assist in loading or moving materials and products.

6. Communicates with coworkers, management, staff, and others in a courteous and professional manner.

7. Conforms with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.

8. Responds promptly when returning telephone calls and replying to correspondence and faxes.

9. Acts, dresses, and behaves in an appropriate manner to conduct duties and reflect a positive image of the organizaiton.

10. Provides high quality customer service to all internal and external customers.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma and/or GED equivalent; one-month related experience or training.

2. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before employees of organization.

3. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.

4. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems that involve several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Compensation Information:

Pay starts at $18/hr.