Packaging Equipment Operator 2nd shift

Job description

**Job Description:**

**Company Description:**

ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a Fortune 200 company and is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, automotive components, consumables, and related service businesses.

ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with operations in 55 countries and an employee base of more than 46,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards.

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 granted and pending patents.

ITW Mechanical Fastening offers a broad range of professional grade fasteners for numerous construction applications.

Our products include structural wood fasteners (GRK Fasteners™), concrete anchoring systems (Tapcon® and Red Head®), underlayment screws (Backer-On Rock-On ®), self-drilling screws (Teks®) and drywall anchoring systems (E-Z Ancor®).

ITW Mechanical Fastening excels in meeting the growing demands from Pro end-users for high-quality home improvement and construction fastening products.

Our products are trusted by industry professionals and each brand is the market leader in its respective category in terms of quality, performance and ease of use.

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

**Position Summary:**

The **Packaging Machine/Equipment Operator** position is responsible for the operation, and preventative maintenance of equipment in order to produce according to quality specifications in an efficient and safe manner.

**Primary Job Responsibilities:**

+ Make all necessary machine adjustments to consistently produce zippered products within quality specifications at or above productivity targets; line speed, yield, uptime.
+ Ensure proper winder set-up and operation to wind products per specifications.
+ Perform efficient set-ups, changeovers, and start-ups.
+ Coordinate/communicate troubleshooting efforts with team members, supervision, quality assurance, and maintenance.
+ Perform preventative maintenance tasks as required.
+ Maintain appropriate levels of correct materials on the line at all times.
+ Ensure proper labeling and identification of all materials, raw, WIP, and finished goods.
+ Perform all quality checks and operate testing equipment per procedure.
+ Complete all necessary documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
+ Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times.
+ Complete all required daily and weekly cleaning tasks per Master Cleaning Schedule procedures.
+ Other job-related duties as assigned.

**Qualifications:**

+ High school diploma/GED required
+ Minimum 6-months related machine operation experience and/or training preferred
+ Must be able to work 2:30 pm - 11 pm(Mon – Fri) plus overtime as required; may be required to work occasional weekends.
+ Must be a self-motivated, a strong team player, and able to work with minimum supervision
+ Understand all safety hazards and follow all safety rules and precautions.
+ Must be able to use polybag, blister, and hand pack items
+ Must be able to use scales, labelers, printers, tapers, dumpers, and electric pallet jack
+ Must be able to troubleshoot machine issues
+ Must have good communication skills

**Work Environment:**

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be exposed to heat and dust, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment.

The noise level in the work environment is high when exposed to the manufacturing areas.

Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**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.

Employee must be able to lift, push, and pull product and display materials that weigh from 1 pound to 50 pounds on a consistent basis.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to grip, grasp, reach, push, and pull with arms; bend, kneel, lift, stand, and walk on hard surfaces such as concrete; speak, listen and read in English.

Specific vision abilities are required by this position to include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

**Compensation Information:**

We believe our people are our greatest asset.

That’s why we invest in creating an environment where you can thrive—both personally and professionally.

For more details, visit our Benefits page (https://myitwhr.com/) .

In addition, our benefits include paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave.

Hourly base salary for this position is $17.80 plus a $3.00 shift differential.

Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline.

Company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

ITW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes.

To be considered an applicant, please apply online to a specific job posting.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please click here (hr@itwbrands.com) for information on how to contact us directly.

_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._

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