Material Handler, 3rd Shift

Job Description:

Founded in 1912, ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a global industrial company built around a differentiated and proprietary business model. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the ITW Business Model to generate solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW’s approximately 45,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company’s decentralized, entrepreneurial culture. In 2019, the company achieved revenues of $14.1 billion, with roughly half coming from outside North America.

Division Description

ITW Deltar Fasteners is a large division within the Automotive Segment and serves all the major OEMs and their tier suppliers with plastic fasteners. Locations include  Frankfort, IL; Chippewa Falls, WI and our Commercial Sales and Engineering office in Troy, MI. 

The division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering.  In addition to ITW’s industry leading research and development capabilities, ITW Deltar Fasteners enhances our customers’ competitive advantage by…

• Maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in NA.
• Exchanging product, process and benchmarking information with sister units worldwide.
• Continually improving processes, material and designs to ensure every product exceeds customer specifications while providing unparalleled value.

Position Summary

The Material Handler reports to the Manufacturing Cell Leader and is responsible for ensuring that the correct materials, quantities, and conditioning are ready for production use when required. This position also verifies that the central material handling system is operating properly and efficiently.

Primary Responsibilities

• Verify proper operation of the central material handling system.
• Supply injection molding machines with the correct materials to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Mix resins and colorants according to production specifications.
• Complete logs, material labels, and inventory records accurately and legibly.
• Clean hoppers, dryers, grinders, and filters.
• Ability to identify and resolve material flow or contamination issues quickly. Stage materials for the incoming shift.
• Maintain and clean central material handling system filters.
• Verify incoming raw materials match order quantities.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Position Skills and Experience Requirements

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent. (preferred)
• Ability to safely and efficiently transport raw materials, resins, colorants, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Effectively communicate with machine operators, mold technicians, Cell Leaders, and maintenance teams.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office are a plus.
• Basic Math Skills.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to use the following equipment:
  • Hand and powered pallet jacks and forklifts in narrow spaces
  • Overhead crane.
  • Ladder to perform specified tasks
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift.
• Excellent attendance and safety record.

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.