Logistics Coordinator

Company Description

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. ITW, with approximately 14.8 billion dollars in global revenues, operates 7 major segments with businesses in 55 countries that employ approximately 48,000 women and men. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 17,000 active patents.

Job Description

The Logistic Coordinator is a key member of our logistics team and is primary responsible to ensure that outsource shipments are staged properly and ready for delivery. Additionally, this position will work with raw material shipments as they arrive and other related day-to-day tasks related to logistics, production or outsourcing or any additional tasks assigned by the Logistics and Outsource Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  may include some of the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Logistics & Outsource Support

• Ensures that shipments include proper and correct labels and related documents.
• Ensures production inventory is properly maintained (both quantity and location).
• Assists in annual physical inventories.
• Responsible for regular cycle counting.
• Responsible for inventory control in the shipping warehouse.
• Gathers parts and materials per customer order and prepares shipments.
• Processes outsource duties and performs doc audits.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized warehouse and shipping / receiving dock daily.  
• Assist in relieving and acting as a machine operator for presses, when needed.

Truck Driver:

• 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.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Must possess a valid Forklift Certification. 
• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Individual must have ability to reach with arms extended and/or overhead, excellent, hand dexterity, ability to bend, stoop, stretch, and similar activities.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime to meet customer needs and production schedules.
• Employee must able to frequently lift and or move up to 65 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is frequently required to stand for long periods of time.

Additional Information

ITW offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including competitively priced medical and dental coverage the first of the month following hire, free life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and immediate 401k matching. Additional retirement savings contribution (above and beyond 401k) is awarded at no cost after one year.
 
ITW is an equal opportunity, equal employment, affirmative action employer.  We strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is welcome to contribute their unique talents and ideas.  We encourage applications from females, males, disabled/protected or other veterans, persons with disabilities, all races and ethnicities, sexual orientations and gender identities.  Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable persons with disabilities to apply and to perform the essential job functions. If you require assistance with completing an application, please reply that you require assistance.  

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.