About the role
Job Description:
Our Distribution Center is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Forklift Operator/Distribution Coordinator for our facility in Covington, Kentucky. This position is responsible for coordinating shipping and receiving activities, maintaining accurate inventory records, and supporting the timely delivery of products to customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and perform safe shipping and receiving activities for finished goods
- Support on-time product shipments to meet customer needs
- Enter finished goods into inventory and relieve inventory as products are shipped
- Prepare manifests, shipping paperwork, and other inventory movement documentation
- Operate forklifts and RF-mounted computer systems in a warehouse environment
- Maintain accuracy in inventory tracking and shipping records
- Follow all warehouse safety procedures and company policies
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced distribution environment
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 1 years of shipping/receiving experience
- Must be able to obtain forklift certification
- General computer proficiency and ability to use RF scanning/computer equipment
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to maintain focus on safety while working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs
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.
Aplyr's read
Illinois Tool Works is a global leader in industrial manufacturing, attracting skilled professionals in engineering, technical services, and management roles.
What's promising
- •Strong global presence with operations in over 50 countries.
- •Diverse product portfolio reduces dependency on any single market.
- •Consistent financial performance with a focus on innovation and efficiency.
What to watch
- •Complex organizational structure may slow decision-making processes.
- •Dependence on industrial and manufacturing sectors makes it vulnerable to economic downturns.
- •Limited public information about company culture and employee satisfaction.
Why Illinois Tool Works
- •Decentralized business model empowers individual units with autonomy.
- •Focus on 80/20 business process for operational efficiency.
- •Strong emphasis on innovation with significant investment in R&D.
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About Illinois Tool Works
ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a global industrial company that produces a diverse range of products and equipment, primarily focusing on engineered fasteners, components, and equipment for various industries.
