Job Description:

Company Description

Pillar Technologies, a business unit of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), is a leader in the design and manufacturing of surface treatment equipment and induction sealers.  Located in Hartland, WI, in the lake country area of greater Milwaukee, Pillar is well positioned for growth. Pillar boasts a small company feel with the backing, benefits, and stability of a large organization. We recognize the importance of customer service, technological innovation, and the key role our employees play in the company’s success.

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables and related service businesses. Through a unique business model focused on decentralization and an entrepreneurial culture, business units are encouraged to innovate and execute ITW’s front to back process. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. The company has operations in 56 countries that employ more than 50,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards.

Job Description

The shipping/receiving coordinator reports to the production manager and is responsible all material movements and transactions.  They facilitate and document order shipments and receipt of all items, raw materials and equipment.  They work in a team environment with all departments to meet the needs of internal and external customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assembles orders, checks against shipping or customer order, and reports shortages and incomplete orders.Selects appropriate shipping containers and packing material.Prepares and packs orders for shipment using hand and power tools.Ability to drive forklift (Sit down/ Stand up)Load and unload trucksReceive, unpack and place inventory into stock locations.Checks receipts against purchase order for proper shipment, shortages, damages, or defects.Perform inventory transactions in the ERP system.Yearly physical inventory and periodic cycle countsPick Jobs for productionOrder materials for dock and productionHeavy liftingGeneral plant housekeepingAdditional duties as assigned

Physical Demands

Ability to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel oar crouch.Use arms, hands and fingers to handle, feel and reach.Adequate strength to regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities include close, color, peripheral, depth perception and adjust focus.

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.

Qualifications

High school education or equivalentAbility to manage competing priorities and multiple tasksExcellent communications, organization and planning skillsTechnical aptitude to understand product function and applicationUnderstand and implement cost vs. benefit analysis and product standardization conceptsSolid computer skills (MS Office applications and Windows-based programs)

Additional Information

Our employees enjoy competitive, merit-based salary plus excellent benefits including:

Health and dental insuranceCompany Paid Life Insurance / Short- and Long-Term Disability401K plan with generous company matchVacation, personal days and holidaysContinuing education reimbursement programFlexible spending accounts

ITW Company Overview

ITW was built on innovation and the strength of new ideas. These values have helped us expand into multiple platforms in nearly 60 countries. But at each of our businesses, the independent entrepreneurial spirit and freedom to innovate remain strong. It’s the highly talented people at ITW businesses all over the world who drive our success through new products and customer driven solutions. Together, we are ITW—a Fortune 200 company that has prospered for 100 years, and changed the way people live and work, all over the world.

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.