Logistics Coordinator

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 500 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries.  Ranked among Fortune Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions.  These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets.  ITW’s revenues total $14.8 billion in 2018.

This position is within ITW’s Zip-Pak division.  Zip-Pak is the global leader in resealable solutions for the flexible packaging industry.  Our expertise in zipper, application technology, and packaging systems makes Zip-Pak the primary choice of brand owners, OEM’s, and converters for innovative resealable solutions.  Zip-Pak’s lean, modern, and continuous manufacturing environments produce zippers using high-volume plastic extrusion.  Manufacturing sites are in the United States, Europe, and South America.  

The hourly range for a Logistics Coordinator is $19.50 to $21.50/hr.  The pay rate for a successful candidate will depend on the geographic location, this pay range is for a successful candidate in the Chicagoland area.  The specific hiring rate within the posted range will depend on the candidate's qualifications and prior experience.

Description:
The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for staging all material to pack finished goods, prepare finished goods for shipping and moving finished goods to the proper location.  The position is also responsible for the organization, upkeep, and appearance of the doc area and the warehouse.  This role includes a component of clerk responsibilities and must be proficient and comfortable using a computer. 

Responsibilities:
•    Monitor surge bin fill stations and make sure surge bins and kept full.
•    Review pallet packing lists (PPL’s) for completion and accuracy, and notify Shipping & Receiving Manager of discrepancies 
•    Handing all paperwork over to shipping personnel for picking and staging
•    Resolve any errors or concerns to ensure orders ship OTIF.
•    Obtain and provide LTL and TL freight quotes. 
•    Release sample requests, generate UPS label (and international documents if necessary), and close out request on engineering log. Generate and process a sales order so sample mft is deducted from inventory.
•    Review, ship and receive transfer orders in Dynamics
•    Acts as a backup to the shipping & Receiving Manager to generate picking lists as needed
•    Other duties as assigned to support OTIF and business needs, as directed by management.
 

Position Requirements:

Formal Education & Certification
•    High School Diploma or GED required

Knowledge & Experience
•    1 – 3 years of industrial manufacturing experience 
•    Ability to lift 45 lbs.
•    Must be able to be forklift certified and be able to operate forklift safely. 
•    Ability to read and interpret documents such as work instructions, orders, etc.
•    Must have effective communications skills.
•    Ability to effectively handle pressure and challenges
 

Benefits:

Take this opportunity to join a successful and enthusiastic global team where you can make a significant impact immediately. You will enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, life, LTD insurance, 401k (with company match), employee assistance, wellness and 100% tuition reimbursement programs. ITW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
 

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other 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.