Material Handler / Truck Driver

ITW • Lakeville, MN

5d • $21 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler / Truck Driver role will be based at our Lakeville, CT manufacturing plant. This role will require short-distance material handling of raw materials and finished goods between Lakeville, CT and Millerton, NY. As a key member of the Production Team, this role has two principal functions: Material Handler and Truck Driver. This position is responsible for organizing and maintaining stock of material/product for molding and assembly, as well as safely transporting, loading, and unloading product.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Must possess a valid Forklift Certification. (Will certify if needed)
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Basic understanding of a machine operator and plastic injection molding.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 manner.
• Move material via forklift, wrap and label finished product.
• Document lot control when assigned.
• Removes any old labels from gaylords, boxes and totes.
• Maintain proper rotation of raw material/components and card board boxes.
• Daily Inventory counts as assigned by Production Manager/Purchasing Manager.
• Assist in relieving machine operators from presses, when needed.
• Distribute delivery packages to the addressee.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the production floor.
• Safely load and unload all equipment / materials, and properly secure all loads while obeying highway traffic regulations.
• Deliver equipment / materials in a timely manner as not to delay production on job sites.
• Ensure that product is stored and transported in a timely, efficient and chronologically manner.
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area, maintaining the security of the warehouse and complying with OSHA and MSDS Standards.
• Make trips to Outsource Vendors and Suppliers as needed.
• Along with any other tasks that are assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• At ITW, we think and act like entrepreneurs. We embrace autonomy, make decisions and take ownership to create innovative solutions for our customers all over the world.
• ITW is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader. Our seven industry-leading business segments offer career development and learning opportunities in more than 50 countries across the globe.
• We’re committed to investing in our people and supporting their growth through unique and relevant development opportunities at each stage throughout the employee life cycle.
• Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner.
• We aspire for everyone to perform to their full potential and value the unique and diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas that make us better together.
• The ITW Business Model gives us the tools to focus on what’s most important, and we’re grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED