Distribution Specialist I - Kinston

Fortune Brands • Kinston, NC

109d

About The Position

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency. We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with basic reading, writing and mathematics skills is required.
• Minimum of 6 months applicable warehouse experience is required.
• Upon hire, must be certified to operate equipment by current certification standards.
• Must be qualified in at least One (1) of the following jobs: Order Picking, Put-Away, Carousel Operation, Mezzanine Picking, Consumer Support Order Filling, Material Handler.

Responsibilities

• Use manual material handling methods and powered industrial equipment to accurately pick, put away, load, unload, and re-warehouse products in the Distribution Center.
• Operate material handling equipment and any other equipment necessary to put away, pick, and re-warehouse product within the warehouse.
• Unload trailers and document product by part number and quantity. Check product against description on documents and insure they are identical.
• Pull product for customer and branch orders ensuring accuracy of product number, quantity and location from which pulled.
• Check accuracy of pulled orders, TIN’s, cartons, placards, affix packing lists, distribute order packs, etc. May use scales and affix proper meter tapes.
• Load trailers with a variety of product destined for customers or other plant/distribution locations. Verify product against documentation as to product description and 'ship-to' location.
• Conduct physical inventories or cycle counts and verify product, location and piece count.
• Prepare documents such as load sheets, manifests, etc.
• Pack product as necessary.
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet trucks, lift trucks, order pickers, pacers, etc.
• Responsible for effective and safe movement of all materials.
• Record daily activity of time/production.
• Assist in the training of associates.
• Inspect material handling equipment on a daily basis or before equipment is used during the day to check for defects before operation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans.
• Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy).
• Inclusive fertility / adoption benefits.
• Numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED