Inspector

ITW Labels is headquartered in St. Charles, Missouri with manufacturing locations in Kansas, Georgia, and Missouri. ITW Labels is a leading tag and label converter in an industry of nearly 3,000 competitors in the United States. We print and manufacture tags and labels primarily for the Consumer-Packaged Goods, Grocery Retail/Weigh Scale and Durable Goods & Equipment segments. ITW Labels boasts a diversified array of printing assets with both narrow and wide width flexographic presses, both sheet and roll-to-roll screen print presses, digital presses and equipment to create polyurethane doming for enhanced brand appeal.

SUMMARY:

The Inspector performs detailed inspection of all finished products per work order/job jacket specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

These are functions a qualified incumbent or applicant must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs detailed inspections of ITW Labels finished products or products received from suppliers and subcontractors per approved procedures and work instructions using appropriate specifications and measuring equipment. These inspections include all finished parts from all processes: in sheets or in rolls, sub-panels, and other supplied items.
• Prepare products for movement through the production process through weeding, cutting or other preparation determined by work order/job jacket specifications.
• Communicates any inspection issues in a clear and understandable manner to the supervisor and appropriate personnel.
• Segregates defects according to departmental procedures.
• Operates shrink wrap machine and hand packages product according to customer requirements.
• Marks and labels packages according to customer requirements.
• Performs detailed inspection on samples of finished products for final inspections per approved procedures. These inspections include all finished product prior to shipment to customer.
• Initiates non-conforming material reports as required.
• Completes the C of C (Certificate of Conformance).
• Follows all department work instructions.
• Follows prescribed safety rules and fosters an environment where employee safety is a top priority.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Is an active member of the 80-20 team and employs the ITW tool-box to run and improve operations.

OTHER (NON-ESSENTIAL) FUNCTIONS:

Includes functions, which are normally performed by persons holding this title. However, these functions may be assigned to other employees as part of a “Reasonable Accommodation” under the ADA.

• Trains in various quality and production areas to assist as needed.
• Operates finishing machines such as Lamination, Punch-it, De-Slugger, and Rewinder.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Required and responsible for employee safety, attending safety training, complying with all company safety and work policies and reporting all accidents/injuries immediately to their Manager and HR Department.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

The minimum education required for this position is a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents; to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints;

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to comprehend and apply the principles of mathematics. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

This position requires an ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

This position may require a driver’s license.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be able to read a blueprint and customer specifications and use ERP systems. Computer skills to include experience working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, any Web Browser, ERP systems, and Access system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may lift/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 25. The employee is required to apply a “buddy system” for products weighing more than 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be exposed to humid conditions, fumes, toxic chemicals and heat. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

EMPLOYER’s RIGHTS:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

ITW Labels, an ITW Company, has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment and either you or ITW Labels may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice.

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.