• Material Handler

    Newell Brands (Winchester, VA)


    Position Description

    **Position Title:** Material Handler

    **Division/Location/Product:** Winchester, VA.

    **Job Code:** OPSMFDO101

    **Reports To:** Manufacturing Supervisor

    **Department Name/Number:** Misc/ 1665204555

    **Manager Approval:** Manufacturing Manager

    **Next Level Approval:** Sr. Manager Operations

    **Updated:** August 12, 2025

     

    Shift: D Shift (6PM-6AM)

     

    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.

    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/SKILL SET:

    + 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