Shift: Monday-Friday (8:00 am to 4:30 pm)

Position: Warehouse Associates/Material Handlers

Reports To: Shift Supervisor

Location: Gastonia, NC

The Warehouse Associate is responsible aiding with the processing of orders, stacking pallets, and/or processing returns through various areas in a manner that meets company standards for safety, quality, productivity and accuracy but does not require operation of a powered industrial vehicle

Job Duties

• Maintain safe work environment by being aware of surroundings; following standards and procedures; complying with operating policies and regulations.
• Manage accounts, shipping and tracking all items (inbound and outbound).
• Assist with quality issues and inspection.
• Assist with all labels and orders.
• Maintain all return and quality racks.
• Preform daily audits.
• Pack box of items and stack boxes on pallets properly.
• Move empty pallets.
• Wear all required safety PPE and operate all work duties in a safe manner following proper procedures.
• Take individual responsibility in keeping work area organized and clean.
• Maintain quality and production standards.

Essential Functions

• Physical effort lifting and moving material or objects that are average weight continuously and heavy weight material or objects occasionally.
• Ability to move inside warehouse and remain in stationary position up to 12 hours.
• Bend, stretch, push, pull and reach low and high places frequently.
• Operate buttons on computer and RF guns.
• Ascend/descend 3 step ladder that crosses over conveyor.
• Move light weight objects or material overhead occasionally.
• Ability to look up to high places (35-40 ft.) by bending neck.
• Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands, wrists, and arms.
• Ability to perform visual quality Inspection of product functionality and color.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• At least 6 months prior experience in distribution/ warehouse environment.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math skills with strong attention to detail including speed and accuracy in counting and verification.
• Highly motivated team player, willing to accept additional responsibilities and strive for continuous improvement.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Interact with and work well with others in various fast changing environments/situations.
• Ability to prioritize, manage time, and carry out multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Manual Effort Applied Time Effort Applied

Negligible -Up to 1 lb. Rare -Up to 15%

Very Light -Over 1 lb. and up to 5 lbs Occasional -Over 15% and up to 40%

Light -Over 5 lbs. and up to 25 lbs Frequent -Over 40% and up to 70%

Average -Over 25 lbs. and up to 50 lbs Continuous -Over 70%

Heavy -Over 50 lbs Occasional -Over 15% and up to 40%

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate, Sharpie, Dymo, EXPO, Parker, Elmers, Coleman, Marmot, Oster, Sunbeam, FoodSaver, Mr. Coffee, Graco, Baby Jogger, NUK, Calphalon, Rubbermaid, Contigo, First Alert, and Yankee Candle. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal OpportunityEmployers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.