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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 Forklift Operator that will be located at the Decatur, AL facility.

This Forklift Operator is responsible for properly loading, unloading, storing, verifying, and shipping materials in plant. The incumbent will also ensure the shipment of customer samples and finished goods, receive, and accurately store raw materials and packaging materials, and handle additional incoming and outgoing shipments.

• Verify and keep record of incoming finished goods including product description and storage placement.
• Rotate finished goods for FIFO shipping.
• Ensure finished goods are labeled and packaged properly for shipment.
• Remain informed regarding the current shipping schedule and key information for carrier needs.
• Pull, stage, verify and load finished goods onto trucks according to pick ticket and other shipping documents.
• Store, ship, and monitor customer sample inventory.
• Assist with shipping smaller packages using the UPS Software system.
• Receive, store, and rotate raw material in addition to verifying raw material received matches all packing slips.
• Communicate any discrepancies to the Materials Coordinator and Warehouse Manager.
• Document and receive items such as packaging materials, parts, machinery, UPS packages, paint and other raw materials and verify these items are accounted for on packing slips.
• Store old corrugated cardboard and load for recycling as needed.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse by placing all materials in the proper areas.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Forklift Truck certification required.
• Must be able complete OSHA Forklift Certification Exam.
• Able to lift approximately 20 – 40 pounds on a regular basis.

Additional information

• Demonstrate knowledge concerning general safety protocol and procedures regarding field operations.
• Ability to work independently, manage projects and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Self-starter; works with minimal supervision; capable of offering up and making decisions.
• Effective oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Team-player with aptitude to learn the ITW culture and work within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain keen vision and mental awareness while practicing careful attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with team members to support troubleshooting, problem solving, root cause analysis, and related process improvement activities.

Being an employee at ITW comes with lots of benefits. Some of these benefits include:

• Paid Holidays
• PTO (Vacation and Sick Pay)
• Attendance Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Medical (3 Plans), Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA
• STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) (Roth/After-tax options available)
• Parental Leave
• Adoption Cost Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship Program
• 3 for 1 gift match program
• Volunteer Match Program
• $100 credit towards safety shoes

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.