Material Handler - 1st Shift
- Location
- Watertown, Wisconsin, United States of America
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Description:
ITW Shakeproof serves major automotive OEM's and their their suppliers with metal, cold-headed fasteners.
We are looking for a Material Handler to join our team! The material handler position is responsible for moving material as needed to proper areas.
Shift Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. M-F Essential Functions
- Move raw material (wire and components) to machines as needed.
- Move and weigh product from machines to staging and shipping areas. Count weights and record number of units of materials moved or handled on interplant form and key-in pan tickets for production reporting.
- Move raw material to designated location in facility and convey materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.
- Organize empty tubs and wire carriers into cargo boxes.
- Read product processing forms or follow oral instructions to determine materials to be moved.
- Operate industrial fork truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
- Load and unload materials on or from pallets, trays, racks or carrier.
- Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
- Attach identifying tags or labels to materials and make ID tags from information provided by suppliers.
- Prepare purchase blanks for shipments by removing from container and dumping parts into bins and attaching proper documents.
- Assign lot numbers to raw material and maintain required records.
- Sign for packages and bring to proper locations using scanner and alphanumeric codes.
- Occasionally perform light maintenance to help maintenance department.
- Remove scrap and record weight
- Perform daily preventative maintenance and document findings
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- 1-3 years' experience working in a plant/warehouse setting, experience in material handling preferred.
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production and operating documents, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Basic math skill including ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
- Ability to operate computer equipment and familiarize with Microsoft Office Suite
- Stand up and Sit Down forklift experience required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Understanding and compliance with safety rules and regulations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with QAD ERP system is helpful
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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.
From Illinois Tool Works's careers page (Company careers page), checked 31 Oct 2026.
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Posted 25 Sept 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job