Material Processor - ITW : Job Details

Job Description:

Material Processor

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a Fortune 200 company that produces diversified products in global markets. Some of its products include welding equipment, automotive components, construction materials and commercial food equipment. The Food Equipment Group is one of seven ITW decentralized business segments. This position is in the Hobart Warewash Division at its Lancaster, Pennsylvania facility, located within Greenfield, Lancaster.

The Warewash Business Division produces Stero and Somat branded commercial dishwashers, waste equipment and disposers used in hotels, retail, restaurants, cruise ships, schools, universities, and other environments. We are the industry leader and seeking to expand our growth in existing served markets as well as new markets.

Summary:

The role of Material Processor is to perform the duties associated with the tasks related to the material inventory function of the business. Works within assigned department(s) with various products, assembly lines, internal and external Engineering, Service Groups and Vendors.

What you Will Do:

• Placement of POs for specified parts, including C-item and inventory, review of exception reports, receiving conformations, tracking delivery of incoming parts to production lines, materials group, production supervisors, follow up and direct communication with suppliers on day-to-day basis to ensure timely delivery

• Inventory maintenance responsibility up to/including system updates for cycle counting and reporting, also assisting with cycle counting issues to troubleshoot root cause, resolution, and alleviation of future occurrences, collaborate with Materials for Kanban set-up including creation and maintenance of cards. Track and update Expedite Sheets Daily.

• Attention to detail – ensure entries to Epicor or other inventory functions are updated correctly, understands the correlation between inventory entry and financial impact, discovers or anticipates issues and communicates appropriately

• Coordinates all service orders, including entering sales order, notifying line supervisor/managers and materials as required for manufactured parts and/or large orders that could impact plant production, keying of inventory, either inventory transfer or Kanban receipt, and packaging for shipment/ bin system and differentiation of expense items compared to inventory parts, cycle counting procedures

• Adherence to safety standards including, but not limited to, work-area housekeeping and safe storage of materials/inventory.

• Familiar with RMA process, rejects damaged items, documents. Assist with DMR/RA processes for all defective parts or equipment for replacement or credit including the facilitation of returning parts to the supplier

• Communicates effectively/ utilizes teamwork with appropriate cross-functional personnel, including management, accounting, purchasing, assembly, engineering, customer service, service, warehouse, etc. May communicate with outside vendors in person, over the phone or via email for purposes related to materials including expediting and problem/issue resolution

• Prepare and expedite shipments, warehouse or direct

• File and maintain all required documents, understand document retention requirements and disposition

• Assist/train other employees in understanding the Kanban and MRD processes

• Other duties as assigned

What we are looking for:

• Computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

• Effective oral and written communication

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adjust workflow based on business needs

• Flexibility with schedule to meet critical deadlines

• Ability to work independently

• Working knowledge of parts/application for use

• Basic math/measuring skills

• Basic knowledge of prints/drawings

• May be required/licensed to drive forklift/power industrial truck

Preferred Qualifications:

• Epicor experience/ knowledge, Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Working knowledge of Access,

• Understanding of MRD application and Kanban System

• Customer Service Skills

• Associate Degree in Business or related field

Education and experience:

• Vocational or Trade School

• High School/Vocational School Diploma or GED required

Take this opportunity to join a successful and enthusiastic global team where we value the inclusion of diverse team members. You will enjoy a competitive salary and generous benefits that include health, dental, life and STD/LTD insurance, 401k (with match), and an education tuition reimbursement program.

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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.