Shipping Team Lead

Job Description:

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global industrial company centered in a differentiated business model. The companys seven business segments leverage the 80/20 business model to generate solid growth best-in-class margins and favorable returns in markets where innovative customer-focused solutions are required. ITW delivers specialized expertise innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries targeting sustainable and profitable organic growth.

DIVISION DESCRIPTION

ITWs Automotive segment designs and manufactures innovative fasteners interior and exterior components and powertrain and braking systems for OEMs and their top-tier suppliers. ITWs automotive businesses have a high level of customer intimacy enabling customer-back innovation to address complex needs such as vehicle efficiency safety and quality. Deep market knowledge and strong manufacturing process capabilities allow ITWs automotive businesses to be nimble niche problem solvers for their sophisticated customers.

The Smart Components Division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application addition to ITWs industry-leading research and development capabilities ITW Smart Components enhances our customers competitive advantage. Smart Components is a business group within ITWs Automotive segment with manufacturing locations in North America. Our products are made up of housings and doors innovative Capless solutions and charge ports for major OEMs around the world.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for all duties associated with the shipping of orders to customers and performing a wide variety of parts processing operations. Under general supervision and direction where a definite objective is set up requiring the use of some standard work procedures. Employee plans and arranges own work and work of lower-level parts processors referring some questionable issues to the supervisor. Will at times be required to serve in the capacity as the Team Coordinator and Shipping Clerk/Receiving Clerk.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform tasks as directed by the Supervisor

• Direct Work Load Management to the Team

• Will at times be required to serve in the capacity of Team Coordinator and Shipping Clerk/Receiving Clerk

• Assist in auditing of parts that were picked

• Accurately and efficiently pick customer and production orders

• Prepare customer orders for stocking or shipment

• Accurately count inventory in location

• Record inventory transactions into computer system

• Obtain an in-depth knowledge and ownership of assigned customers

• React promptly and effectively to basic customer inquiries questions or complaints regarding ITW shipments (phone and email) in a professional and timely manner

• Locate/upload/email specific customer documents upon request

• Schedule required pickups via email customer/carrier portals and websites

• Provide accurate valid detailed and timely communication with assigned customers carriers shipping team and other members of the customer service team

• Keeps work area in order and readily participates in housekeeping duties

• Supports and maintains a safe workplace including observing all safety rules

• Order supplies (indirect and or direct)

• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Accredited High School diploma or GED

• 5 years experience in a warehouse environment with parts

• Receiving parts (stock and non-stock)

• Shipping parts (Domestic and International)

• Good interpersonal skills with emphasis on ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to be flexible in working overtime different shifts and weekend

Interpersonal Skills

Alternative or combined skills in understanding counseling and/or influencing people are important in achieving job objectives causing action understanding others or changing behavior; and skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.

COMPETENCIES

• Time Management and Communication Skills

• Prioritizes regular workload special tasks and concurrent projects allocating time and resources to ensure that work is completed accurately and efficiently within established time frame.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

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. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to push pull lift bend reach stoop kneel and stand the majority of a full shift. The employee must 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 ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Information:

$26 - $28

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.

Required Experience:

Manager