Position: Distribution Associate / Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Reports To: Shift Supervisor

Job Class: Hourly, Non-Exempt (overtime eligible)

Location: Akron, OH

REV.06.24

General Responsibilities: The primary focus of a Distribution Associate / Material Handler is to efficiently perform functions supporting movement of material throughout the facility, ultimately ensuring that a quality product is delivered to our customers. Tasks include picking and palletizing orders, pulling stock from the warehouse to supply the pick lines, staging outbound loads, loading and operating a wrapping machine, loading outbound loads, unloading inbound trailers, stocking product from the dock, labelling pallets, housekeeping and other duties as assigned by the shift supervisor or team lead. A combination of hand held scanners, center riders and stand-up forklifts will be utilized.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure your personal safety and the safety of others working and travelling around you.

• Pick pallets and load/unload items correctly, according to customer requirements.

• Perform daily inspections of lift truck per inspection form.

• Accurately complete paperwork for transactions.

• Use and understand the electronic inventory management system (PKMS).

• Properly assign and track daily time in the productivity system.

• Perform housekeeping activities to maintain a clean work environment.

• Adheres to Newell cultural initiatives and inspires others to do the same.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisors, team leaders and trainers.

Qualifications:

• Has a ‘safety first’ outlook and is willing to keep oneself and others safe.

• Able to bend, squat, twist, climb, reach and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.

• Able to stand, walk, and enter/exit machinery as needed to perform job related tasks.

• Previous fork lift certification or the ability to be trained to operate a fork lift.

• Self-motivated to work in a fast-paced environment with little supervision.

• Strong communicator who works well with others on a team.

• Stays organized, focused, and has a positive attitude.

• Coachable with a willingness to train and grow with the company.

• Follows written and verbal instructions.