Distribution Associate - 2nd Shift

Newell Brands • Kent, OH

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About The Position

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.
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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed