Job Purpose

Under close supervisor, performs various duties to load, unload, move, pick, pack, and stock raw materials, sub-assemblies, work-in-process, and finished goods, receive incoming shipments, and assists in the administration of inventory records and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, performs various duties to load, unload, move, pick, pack and stock raw materials, sub-assemblies, work-in-process, and finished goods, receive incoming shipments, and assist in the administration of inventory records and procedures.

• Works from written and verbal instructions inventory procedures, and various forms, records and computer data to ship and receive orders.

• Uses a fork lift truck to load and unload skids, trucks, crates, shelves, racks, raw materials, sub-assemblies, parts, work-in-process, finished goods and office supplies.

• Uses fork lift truck or other material handling equipment to move material to or from work centers, storage or staging areas, warehouse, or shipping area in a timely fashion.

• Operates banding machine for large packs.

• Verifies and checks orders, inventory levels and stocking locations; transfers stock to new or alternate locations and consolidates lot sizes.

• Provides assistance to move materials, instructs or guides other personnel as required.

• Assists in maintaining a safe and healthy condition on company property to achieve the best working environment possible for all employees and visitors.

• Performs duties in compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

• Performs other assignments as requested or as business needs require

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED preferred, with 3 to 12 months’ general manufacturing experience. Must be certified as a fork lift driver. (Company will provide training.)

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to see, stand, talk, walk, hear, reach with hands and arms, stoop and bend. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 25 pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move over 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be trained and certified to operate a forklift.

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work overtime and weekends as well as some irregular hours.
• The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, FoodSaver, Calphalon, Sistema, Sharpie, Paper Mate, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Yankee Candle, Graco, NUK, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Spontex, Coleman, Campingaz, Oster, Sunbeam and Mr. Coffee. Newell Brands' beloved, planet friendly brands enhance and brighten consumers lives at home and outside by creating moments of joy, building confidence and providing peace of mind. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.