Material Handler

Job ID: 2709 Alternate Locations: 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. Position: Material Handler Reports To: Department Supervisor Job Class: Hourly Location: Victorville, CA The Material Handler is responsible for effectively operating powered industrial equipment for the purpose of loading, unloading, moving, locating, relocating, and stacking product. Job Duties Utilizes RF units, scanners, CRTs or hard copy reports to record in an accurate manner the movement of merchandise from the time it is received until it is selected and shipped. Operates various manual and/or powered material handling equipment to transport pallets of merchandise within the distribution center as directed. Moves empty pallets and storage racks as necessary to a specified location and stacks them in a neat and orderly manner. Confirms quantities of merchandise and other inventory to verify the accuracy of the order to be processed. Verifies distribution labels to ensure coordination with the order to be processed. Exhibits reasonable care and operation of material handling equipment. Handles and stacks merchandise in such a way to prevent damage to merchandise and/or prevent unsafe and unstable loads. Performs general housekeeping duties within the department and assigned designated areas to ensure a safe and appropriate working environment. Drives a forklift or other PIT equipment during loading and unloading of trailers and or containers. Ability to read shipping orders and packing list information provided by vendor. Utilize SAP to make movements of finished goods/components for inventory. Have all packing materials ready and available prior to pre-packing and staging of an order. Manually load containers/LTL shipments with a pallet jack or by hand as needed. Participate in continuous improvement and safety initiatives as directed. Perform all other duties as assigned. Maintains the integrity of our Mission, Vision and Values statement while performing daily job duties. Qualifications Strong organizations skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize a busy workload. Ability to follow and comply with all building safety rules and policies. Ability to read shipping orders and packing list information provided by vendor. Must be self-motivated and team oriented. Ability to wrap product and label product quickly. Able to keep work area clean and organized. Adaptable to work in changing workloads. Minimum Requirements Minimum 4 - 6 years of related experience. Requires warehouse and materials handling equipment experience. Demonstrates good teamwork and collaboration skills. Demonstrates ability to lead, train and motivate a team. Excellent written and verbal (English) communication and interpersonal skills required. Some familiarity with inventory management and personal computers is helpful. Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in PKMS and SAP as it related to job responsibilities. Experience with all MS Office products and ability to use Excel. Highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment The California base pay range for this position is from $39,520 to $40,560. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. 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, Elmers, 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.