Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Job Description:

ITW (Illinois Tool Works) is a Fortune 300 global manufacturer with approximately 44,000 employees across 51 countries. For over 100 years, we’ve delivered innovative, customer-focused solutions in industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to construction and electronics.

Our success is driven by our differentiated business model comprised of our unique core capabilities: our 80/20 approach, customer-back innovation, and our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture. These capabilities are unmistakably ITW—and key to our longevity and strong performance. Our products and solutions are at work all over the world, and we are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.

ITW Commercial Construction North America (CCNA), a division of ITW, includes trusted brands like Buildex® (Teks®, Sammys®), Red Head (TruBolt®, Tapcon®), Ramset (Trakfast®), and PNA®, serving professional contractors since 1910. We design and manufacture innovative fastening, and concrete flatwork solutions for concrete, drywall, metal buildings, fire protection, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC applications.

We’re committed to operational excellence, responsive service, and continuous product innovation—always focused on meeting the evolving needs of the commercial construction industry.

We are currently looking for a Shipping & Receiving Clerk to join our team! This individual will be based in Itasca, IL.

Job Summary:

Coordinate the shipping and receiving activities of all materials at the facility in order to support the timely shipment of products to best meet the needs of our customers.

Core Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule and prepare items for shipment, including but not limited to scheduling trucks for all inbound and outbound products.

• Maintain shipping documentation and ongoing communication with customer service.

• Coordinate and maintain safety, 5-S, inventory, shipping and receiving load to and from vendors.

• Responsible for Forklift daily safety; coordinates dock equipment maintenance

• Coordinate daily material movement processes

• Manage releases and place orders for all supplies

• Responsible for system transactions of materials

• Leads materials cycle count program. Investigate discrepancies

• Perform and participate in additional projects/responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Three years warehousing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office. Prior experience with ERP systems.

• Must have knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures and knowledge of use of standard office equipment at a level generally acquired through 1+ years related experience.

• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, within typical office working conditions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment (office) is usually low, but much higher when exposed to the manufacturing areas. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms and regularly required to walk. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Information:

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.