Materials Handler - 1st Shift

Illinois Tool Works; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing seeks a Warehouse Associate to support shipping and warehouse activities. The role requires teamwork, problem-solving skills, and safe operation of equipment. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, including potential overtime on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 2 years of prior shipping experience, preferably with hazardous materials.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in racking all inbound freight from outside vendors.
• Operate equipment safely and responsibly.
• Complete requirements to fulfill customer orders accurately.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Basic Arithmetic

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

High-Lift/Reach Trucks

Job description

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities

• Required to work a minimum of 8 hours per day, 5 days per week from 7 AM - 3 PM. Flexibility is expected, and employees may be asked to work overtime on weekends and holidays. All scheduling depends on the distribution schedule and the Manufacturing Manager.
• Assist in racking all inbound freight from outside vendors.
• Support other warehouse activities as needed, such as picking orders, cleaning, rework, etc.
• Coordinate work activities with team members, demonstrating cooperative teamwork.
• Operate equipment requiring specialized process knowledge.
• Estimate the speed of moving objects to ensure safe vehicle operation.
• Organize items manually onto skids safely and efficiently.
• Plan and execute the movement or flow of materials or products productively.
• Ask questions if unsure of process steps and seek supervisory guidance.
• Complete requirements to fulfill customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with finished goods inventory as needed.
• Perform routine aisle audits independently.
• Operate equipment safely and responsibly, ensuring safety for self and others.
• Ensure each customer order is properly wrapped for transport.
• Successfully complete a D.O.T. training course.
• Adhere to all personal safety rules and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School diploma or GED with 2 years of prior shipping experience, preferably with hazardous materials for air/ocean freight shipments.
• Experience in operating motorized equipment, specifically High-Lift/Reach Trucks.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to recognize similarities and differences between words and numbers.
• Basic arithmetic skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed instructions, both written and oral.
• Ability to solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.

Additional information

ITW is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. EEO is the law. The company’s Affirmative Action Plan is available for review upon request via email. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the employment process due to a disability, please contact [e-mail].