Distribution Associate/Material Handler - Akron 1st shift

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:                   Distribution Associate/Material Handler - Akron 1st shift

Reports To:              1st shift Shift Supervisor

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

Location:                  Akron, OH

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.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.