1st Shift Distribution Associate

Job 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 Shakeproof supplies cold headed & metal stamped fasteners totaling approximately $200M in revenue annually. Manufacturing / warehouse locations include Watertown, WI, Milwaukee, WI, Machesney Park, IL, Broadview, IL, Elgin, IL, and Iron Ridge, WI. We serve major OEMs and their tier suppliers direct and through distribution channels in the industrial market. ITW Shakeproof Fasteners drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering, allowing us to enhance our customers’ competitive advantage.

If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of a collaborative team and make a direct impact on customer satisfaction, we encourage you to apply for our Shipping Distribution Associate position. In this role, you will help ensure the efficient movement of products through our distribution process while maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety, and quality.

Primary Responsibilities                                                                                  

• Compares product identification information and counts against daily pull sheets. 
• Uses RF scanners and warehouse management systems to accurately pick, track, verify, and record inventory movements.
• Prints labels and affixes shipping and special labels on cartons for designated customers. 
• Records shortages. 
• Assembles customer orders on pallet to meet customer needs. 
• Drives a variety of forklift trucks to move and store cartons on racks in warehouse. 
• Verifies and examines shipments for accuracy using hand-held scanner. 
• Moves product in and out of warehouse using First-in, First-out (FIFO) method. 
• Complies with safety and quality rules and policies. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Position Skills & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or the equivalent training required 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 
• Forklift certified and experience required 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 
• Understanding and compliance with safety rules and regulations 
• Basic math skills and interpretation of data 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Compensation Information:

Starting at $22.40 per hour

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.