Shipping & Packaging Associate - Watertown, SD

Miller® is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health.

We’re about the partnership and the work. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.

The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.

Miller Electric Mfg. – Smith equipment is looking for a candidate who will be responsible for packaging and shipping products to customers. They will accurately store, issue, and move materials into and out of stockroom locations. Maintaining accurate records of inventory and shipping transactions is very important.

Major Areas of Accountability

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  Packages, weighs, and prepares appropriate transportation documentation.
• Stocks finished goods into preassigned bin locations.
• Operates a variety of packaging and shipping machines as necessary.
• Evaluates inventory of packaging material and advises lead person if replenishments become necessary.
• Inspects products for aesthetic specifications before shipment.
• Supports cycle counting by accurately counting materials utilizing electronic/manual scales or hand counts. Investigates errors and resolves as required.
• Enter information into the database system. Completes documentation and maintains records as required.
• Maintains bin location system.
• Operates electric hand truck.
• Ensures that safe work procedures are followed, and that proper safety equipment is used when required.
• Seeks and recommends ways to eliminate potential quality problems to improve procedures and methods, to increase department/division productivity.
• Performs other work as apparent or assigned.

• Physical ability to lift, carry and maneuver 50 pounds.
• Physical ability to stand all day.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and all employees.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative and team-oriented environment.
• Must have accurate math/counting skills.
• Proficient computer skills required.

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.