Materials Handler

Job Description:

ABOUT ITW MEDICAL:

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking, and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune’s Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. ITW’s revenues totaled $12.6 billion in 2020.

ITW Medical is comprised of two highly-respected medical product brands - Coeur & Filtertek – supplying medical devices and components to global medical device brands. Filtertek manufactures molded filtration and flow control components. Coeur is a leading provider of disposable diagnostic

Summary:

Ensures product is stored & transported to point of use in a timely, efficient & chronologically correct manner. Follows all business and safety guidelines. Assists as needed in other areas of manufacturing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform duties to fill and empty machines, transport finished product, components, or raw material within molding/automation department and throughout plant area.
  • Other duties include mixing materials, emptying grinder pans, sweeping and clean-up, operator relief, operate hand and lift truck, and production equipment, assist set-up technician with mold set-ups, automation changeovers, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and all paperwork associated.
• Maintain the area of responsibility in a neat and organized manner, to include returning partial containers of material to their proper storage area.
• Make material / color changes in a timely manner, to include leaving the workstation clean and organized.
• Maintain a proper flow of material to area of responsibility so that operation does not cease for lack of supplies.
• Ensure product is stored and utilized in FIFO mode.
• Perform problem-solving techniques in evaluating material vacuum/drying system problems.
• Move, wrap and label finished product when directed.
• Document lot control where required.
• Removes any old labels from gaylords, boxes and totes.
• Maintain proper rotation of raw material/components.
• Report inventory of raw goods to the materials team weekly by doing a physical inventory in the rack area.
• Follows all safety guidelines.
• Ensure accuracy of materials being placed inside the room as well as back into inventory utilizing ERP System

Equipment and tools used (but not limited to):

Hand and lift trucks, hand tools, grinders, scales, and drying equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1 to 3 years of job-related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate verbally with good organizational skills required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and write English
• Attention to detail, organization, and strong multitasking abilities
• Must have basic computer skills
• Motivated to grow and develop skills for advancement
• Basic knowledge of machine operation and plastic injection molding would be a plus
• Basic math skills required to accurately count and record part production. Calculators may be used.
• Prior Material Hander experience, with use of Forklift and/Hand Jacks is preferred
• Good manufacturing practices

Individual must be able to stand for full manufacturing shift, ability to reach with arms extended and/or overhead, excellent hand dexterity, ability to bend, stoop, stretch and similar activities and able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

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

This job description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this position. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

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.