Material Processor - ITW

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, one of seven ITW decentralized business segments, is seeking a Material Processor for the Stero and Somat Companies in the Warewash Division.  This position is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

The Stero Company manufactures commercial dishwashers that are used to clean dishware in schools, hospitals, casinos, colleges, prisons and other high-volume cafeteria operations.  The Somat Company manufactures waste reduction products that are used in schools, hospitals, casinos, colleges, cafetarias, cruise ships, government facilities and other high-volume operations that partner with Somat for cost-cutting environment sustaining solutions.  Our products are branded Somat, Red Goat and Master.

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

  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.