Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 250 global industrial company centered on a differentiated business model. The company's seven business segments leverage the 80/20 business model to generate solid growth, best-in-class margins, and favorable returns in markets where innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking, and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries targeting sustainable and profitable organic growth.
The Sexton business fits within the ITW Drawform Division and is a market leader in the manufacture of high-pressure aerosol cans and after-market filter shells and is seeking a Production Forklift Operator that will be located at the Decatur, AL facility.
This position is responsible for safely moving raw material & finished goods throughout the Plant and keeping a steady production flow. The operator plays a critical role in ensuring proper material identification and over-all Plant organization of materials to include all warehouse and production areas. MUST follow all Safety Instruction & processes.
Move raw material to production lines & warehouse as needed.
All material must be properly packaged and identified prior to movement.
Return all unused material at the end of a production run to the warehouse storage area.
Ensure finished product is packaged in accordance with Factory Order instructions.
Work with Line Support Associate to resolve any packaging issues. Inform Supervisor of any packaging issues.
Maintain an orderly, clean, and safe warehouse. Maintain orderly arrangement of scrap skids, boxes, and Cans In Process (CIPs).
Support quality assurance (QA) in maintaining a clean and orderly Hold for Inspection (HFI) area.
Maintain all shipping/warehouse equipment and inform warehouse manager of any equipment problems. This includes lift truck fuel and oil levels, in addition to radiator liquids.
Empty all scrap and garbage bins regularly throughout shift.
Follow FIFO procedure. Keep material stock rotated as necessary.
Keep work areas clean.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) AT ALL TIMES.
Work as team members with the other line employees
Support troubleshooting, problem solving, root cause analysis, and related process improvement activities.
Uphold 5-S principles.
Help in Warehouse as needed.
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
The position requires frequent lifting, keen vision, mental awareness, team orientation, and careful attention to detail.
Fork truck certification is a prerequisite. An employee may be hired without prior certification; successful completion of probationary period will require achievement of certification.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Operators/technicians work in an environment in which hearing protection is required. Furthermore, operators/technicians will be required to lift boxes, tooling, and other objects. The work environment is consistent with other heavy manufacturing environments. Therefore, proper precautions and care should be taken.
Overtime will be required as needed.
Forklift operators may be exposed to Class A coatings and paints, Class C Chemicals, Class E alkaline batteries, Class F cleaning supplies, Class H miscellaneous production items which may contain coatings or chemicals, and Class K propane which may cause skin irritations. Additionally, Class I tin plate steel is used during the manufacturing process.
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ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
