• Material Handler

    Newell Brands (Winchester, VA)


    Position Title: **Material Handler/Assembler, C Shift (6PM-6AM)**

     

    Reports To: Manufacturing Supervisor

    Job Summary:

    Work as part of a team having responsibility for moving freight, stock, or other materials. Manufacturing Material Handlers support the productivity of manufacturing operations by safely operating a forklift or other industrial vehicle to move product, materials, or equipment. **This position will also move to Assembler when not needed as a Material Handler.**

    Key Responsibilities:

    Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, leading docks, delivery vehicles, or containers by hand or using forklifts or other industrial vehicles

     

    Read and attach identifying tags to containers, material, or product packaging, or mark them with identifying information

     

    Conduct regular inspections of manufactured goods to ensure product meets quality standards, reporting any defects to the quality team and/or supervisor

     

    Use operator computer to update, track and record inventory, materials, or finished goods

     

    Maintain a safe and accident-free environment by adhering to safety standards and identifying safety issues and reporting them to his/her supervisor or the safety manager

     

    Shovel, sweep, wipe down or otherwise clean work areas, equipment, tools, and machinery

     

    Assemble and/or package manufactured goods

     

    Conduct regular inspections of manufactured goods to ensure product meets quality standards

     

    Use computer to report defective pieces, problems with process, product, or manufacturing machinery

     

    Maintain a safe and accident-free environment by adhering to safety standards and identifying safety issues

     

    Keep work area clean

    Minimum Qualifications

    High School diploma or equivalent

     

    Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

     

    Must be able to lift 40lbs.

     

    Must be a team player and able to communicate effectively with co-workers and leadership

    Preferred Qualifications

    Forklift experience preferred

     

    Basic computer skills

     

    Prior manufacturing experience preferred