Material Handler - 2nd shift

ITW; Hebron (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation up to 80 hours

Sick up to 40 hours

Floating Holiday

Job summary

ITW in Hebron, CT, is seeking a Material Handler to ensure raw materials and finished goods are stored and moved efficiently. You will operate forklifts, manage labeling, and support mold/automation setups within the plant.

The role requires 1–3 years in manufacturing, strong organizational skills, and basic computer literacy. It offers steady shifts, safety compliance, and opportunities for advancement within a large industrial group.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 to 3 years of job-related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate verbally with good organizational skills required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Attention to detail, organization, and strong multitasking abilities.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Motivated to grow and develop skills for advancement.
• Basic knowledge of machine operation and plastic injection molding would be a plus.
• Basic math skills required to accurately count and record part production.
• Prior Material Handler experience, with use of Forklift and/Hand Jacks is preferred.
• Good manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Fill and empty machines, transport finished products and materials within the plant.
• Assist setup technician with mold set-ups, automation changeovers, troubleshooting, and paperwork.
• Maintain neatness and organization, returning containers to proper storage.
• Make material/color changes promptly and keep workstation clean.
• Maintain proper flow of materials to prevent production stoppages.
• Ensure FIFO usage and accurate ERP inventory updates.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Hand jacks

Job description

Job Description:

Summary:

Ensures product is stored & transported to point of use ina timely, efficient & chronologically correct manner. Followsall business and safety guidelines.Assistsas needed in other areas of manufacturing.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform duties to fill and empty machines, transport finished product, components, or raw material within molding/automation department and throughout plant area.
• Other duties include mixing materials, emptying grinder pans, sweeping and clean-up, operator relief,operatehand and lift truck, and production equipment,assistset-up technician with mold set-ups, automation changeovers, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and all paperwork associated.
• Maintain the responsibility neatly and organized, including returning partial containers of material to their proper storage area.
• Make material / color changesin a timely manner, to include leaving the workstation clean and organized.
• Maintain a proper flow of material to area of responsibility so that operation does not cease for lack of supplies.
• Ensure product is stored andutilizedin FIFO mode.
• Perform problem-solving techniques in evaluating material vacuum/drying system problems.
• Move, wrap and label finished product whendirected.
• Document lot control whererequired.
• Removesany old labels from gaylords, boxes and totes.
• Maintain proper rotation of raw material/components.
• Report inventory of raw goods to the materials team weekly by doing a physical inventory in the rack area.
• Followall safety guidelines.
• Ensure accuracy of materials placed inside the room and back into inventory using ERP System.

Equipment and tools used (but not limited to):

Hand and lift trucks, hand tools, grinders,scales,and drying equipment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GEDrequired
• 1 to 3 years of job-related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate verbally with good organizational skillsrequired.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and write English
• Attention to detail, organization, and strong multitasking abilities
• Must have basic computer skills
• Motivated to grow and develop skills for advancement
• Basic knowledge of machine operation and plastic injection moldingwould be a plus
• Basic math skillsrequiredto accurately count and record part production. Calculators may be used.
• Prior Material Hander experience, with use of Forklift and/Hand Jacksis preferred
• Good manufacturing practices

Individualmust be able to stand for full manufacturing shift, ability to reach with arms extended and/or overhead, excellent hand dexterity, ability to bend, stoop, stretch and similar activities and able tolift upto50 pounds frequently.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This job description should not be construed tocontainevery function/responsibility that maybe requiredto be performed by an incumbent in this position.Incumbentsare required toperform other related functions as assigned.

Compensation Information:

Pay Transparency

This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this role. Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, market level, other job-related factors, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. As applicable this role will also receive overtime compensation and may be eligible for shift premium compensation.

Pay Range:$17 - $22

Benefits

Benefits for this role can be seen by clicking on the following link: ITW Benefits for Life Your Way. In addition, employees can qualify for vacation, sick, and holiday compensation benefits.

Vacation - up to 80 hours of time within first year

Sick - up to 40 hours of time within first year

Floating Holiday - up to 8 hours of time within first year

Holiday - 10 paid holidays per year, these holidays are selected by the Division

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.