Job Description:

Company Description: 

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 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 Receiving Associate for its Decatur, AL facility, located 30 minutes Southwest of the Huntsville area. 

Job Description: 

The Receiving Associate is responsible for assisting the Logistics/Materials Manager with daily processes of Steel & Packaging material receiving, Finished Good shipping & related material flow functions. 

Essential Functions:  

Review electronic material notice from Supplier. 

Receive & unload material trucks. 

Stage material & check each for proper identification tags. 

Check & verify accuracy of material verses material documentation. 

Document any missing tag, build a replacement tag & attach it to the material. 

Store material in designated row locations. 

Rotate material in row locations ahead of deliveries. 

Review Purchase Order quantities in the ERP System. 

Receive material into the ERP System under the appropriate Purchase Order. 

File electronic and hard copies of material documentation. 

Deliver material to appropriate production areas. 

Perform physical inventory of material. 

Submit physical inventory reports. 

Assist with outbound Finished Good shipments when needed. 

Assist with preparing outbound Finished Good shipping documents as needed. 

Assist with Warehouse Associate Coverage during absentees. 

Assist with signing for, checking packing slips, verifying & unloading all Plant deliveries. 

Assist with warehouse audits of finished goods to ensure required labeling & packaging for transit. 

Ship small packages & customer samples using the UPS Software system. 

Help to maintain a clean, orderly & safe warehouse area. 

Qualifications: 

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.   

Demonstrated forklift operating skills and at least 2 years of previous warehouse experience required. 

Forklift certification is a prerequisite. An employee may be hired without prior certification; successful completion of probationary period will require achievement of certification. 

Proficiency using computer and other office equipment such as scanner and printer. 

General knowledge of production, warehouse, and shipping systems. 

Ability to work independently and without close supervision. 

The position requires frequent lifting, keen vision, mental awareness, team orientation, and careful attention to detail. 

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 

$115 credit towards safety shoes