Warehouse Lead (2nd Shift)

Company Description

ITW Evercoat is the global leader in the manufacture of professional auto body repair fillers and putties, adhesives, professional car care, recreational marine patch and repair products. Evercoat is a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc within the ITW Performance Polymers and Fluids segment.  We are known for our unique 80/20 business model and core values of Integrity, Respect, Trust, Shared Risk and Simplicity. Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a Fortune 200 Company headquartered in Glenview, IL.

Our Benefits: 

• Start out with 3 weeks of vacation and 11 paid holidays.
• Quarterly bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for development 
• 401k with multiple employer contributions
• Generous health benefits start on the first of the month after hire

Job Description

Job Summary: 

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for overseeing a variety of functions within the distribution center/warehouse such as receiving, stocking, loading and unloading merchandise as well as picking and operating heavy-duty equipment like pallet jacks or forklifts. The Lead is also responsible for on-the-job training of more junior warehouse staff. 2nd shift: 2:30pm - 11pm Monday through Friday. Pay rates from 22/hr PLUS $1.30 shift differential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists Distribution Center Manager with assigning tasks as needed.
• Uses bar code/scan gun system to perform job duties including picking orders, preparing orders for shipment, receiving inventory.
• Load and/or unload trucks and tankers which includes raw materials, finished goods, outsourced goods; move/spot trailers as needed. 
• Pick and prepare orders for shipment; print orders; confirms orders, match back order with new orders.
• Maintain accuracy and quality of all orders being shipped.
• Receiving duties, including check/verify incoming shipments against correct packing lists.  Investigates and corrects receiving issues.
• Schedules T/L outbound service.  Coordinate carrier paperwork/equipment, bills of lading, picking tickets. Completes Canadian export shipment documentation as needed.
• Transport raw and finished goods within plant/warehouse.
• Prepares UPS and sample shipments as needed.
• Take samples of incoming materials to lab for Quality Control approval, clear product from inspection.
• Understand HazMat rules and regulations.
• Perform and/or oversee cycle inventory counts.
• Enter data into computer as required, including:  receiving inquiries, labels, UPS, ship confirmations, allocation information.
• Prepares reports as needed, including daily ship report, 30-day back order report, 6-month weight report, month end reports.
• Moves trailers in yard; moves trucks, closes trucks.
• Repair / Repack damaged product as required.
• Perform and record preventive maintenance each shift on tow motors, including:  checking fluids, hydraulics, etc. and daily operation/safety procedures.
• Follows all Company safety procedures, safe work and good housekeeping practices, including 5S.
• Participates in and supports the Company’s Continuous Improvement programs.
• Assists with Employee forklift and warehouse training as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Minimum age 18 and have valid driver’s license.
• Minimum four (4) years’ work experience in a distribution environment or equivalent combination of education or training beyond high school level.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must have demonstrated leadership skills or proven leadership experience. 
• Must have tow motor experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Must be able to read and write English; must understand both written and oral instructions and directions.
• Must be PC/Computer literate and/or have ability to use bar code/scan gun systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• CDL license preferred; or ability to obtain promptly upon hire.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening.
• Must pass tow motoring training and acquire certification for tow motor operation; must be able to wear seat belts on tow motors.
• Must pass HazMat training.              

Physical Requirements:

The inability to perform any of the following physical requirements does not preclude an applicant from consideration unless, following an individualized analysis, it is determi