Picker I

ITW; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW in Illinois (Elgin area) is seeking a Warehouse Picker to support our distribution operations. You will pick and prepare orders, build pallets, and work with scanners and RF technology to ensure accuracy and timely shipments.

The role requires a High School diploma, warehouse experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; standard hours are 9:00am–5:30pm, with overtime and occasional weekends. ITW offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous warehouse experience required.
• Experience operating material handling equipment required.
• Availability to work 9:00am - 5:30pm Mon–Fri with overtime and occasional weekends.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Respectful, professional, and ethical behavior.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

• Pick and prepare orders efficiently and accurately.
• Operate scanners to verify correct orders and manage inventory.
• Build pallets and stage orders for processing.
• Operate material handling equipment and become certified.
• Pack and process small orders via UPS.
• Collaborate with Coordinators and Supervisors.
• Meet productivity standards using RF technology.
• Pack and process shipments (UPS, LTL, TL).
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow ITW safety policies.
• Support process improvements and perform general warehouse duties.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Scanners

Power walkies

Job description

Company Description

ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a Fortune 200 company and is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, automotive components, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with operations in 55 countries and an employee base of more than 46,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 17,000 granted and pending patents.

Job Description

Company Description

ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a Fortune 200 company and is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, automotive components, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with operations in 55 countries and an employee base of more than 46,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 17,000 granted and pending patents.

ITW Mechanical Fastening offers a broad range of professional grade fasteners for numerous construction applications. Our products include structural wood fasteners (GRK Fasteners™), concrete anchoring systems (Tapcon® and Red Head®), underlayment screws (Backer-On Rock-On ®), self‑drilling screws (Teks®) and drywall anchoring systems (E‑Z Ancor®). ITW Mechanical Fastening excels in meeting the growing demands from Pro end‑users for high-quality home improvement and construction fastening products. Our products are trusted by industry professionals and each brand is the market leader in its respective category in terms of quality, performance and ease of use.

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.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for picking and preparing orders for shipping. The picker will pick a wide variety of items, place and arrange items on pallets. Picker will also work in a team setting to reach warehouse operations goals and perform basic warehouse duties.

Primary Responsibilities

• Efficiently and accurately pick customer orders.
• Operate scanners to ensure proper order is picked and inventory is managed accurately.
• Build pallets with orders and position them for processing.
• Operate and become certified on material handling equipment (power walkies)
• Pack and process small orders via UPS
• Work collaboratively with Coordinator and Supervisors, who will assign orders.
• Pick customer orders within established productivity standards via RF technology.
• Pack and process customer orders using material handling equipment: this includes UPS, LTL and TL shipments.
• Observe all the ITW safety policies and procedures; maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Contribute towards process improvement within job parameters.
• Perform general warehouse duties as necessary.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Previous experience in warehouse environment
• Previous experience operating material handling equipment
• Must be able to work 9:00am - 5:30pm (Mon – Fri) plus overtime as required; may be required to work occasional weekends.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Respectful, professional, and ethical behavior
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to grip, grasp, reach, push and pull with hands and arms, walk, stand, sit, bend, speak and listen. The employee must frequently lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this position to include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to hear safety noises in the facility as well.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be exposed to heat, dust, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a distribution warehouse environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Information

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we invest in creating an environment where you can thrive—both personally and professionally. For more details, visit our Benefits page.

In addition, our benefits include paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave.

Hourly base salary for this position is $18.00. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

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.