**Position:** Distribution Associate / Material Handler - 2nd Shift **Reports To:** Shift Supervisor **Job Class:** Hourly, Non-Exempt (overtime eligible) **Location:** Akron, OH REV.06.24 **General Responsibilities:** The primary focus of a Distribution Associate / Material Handler is to efficiently perform functions supporting movement of material throughout the facility, ultimately ensuring that a quality product is delivered to our customers. Tasks include picking and palletizing orders, pulling stock from the warehouse to supply the pick lines, staging outbound loads, loading and operating a wrapping machine, loading outbound loads, unloading inbound trailers, stocking product from the dock, labelling pallets, housekeeping and other duties as assigned by the shift supervisor or team lead. A combination of hand held scanners, center riders and stand-up forklifts will be utilized. **Job Responsibilities:** + Ensure your personal safety and the safety of others working and travelling around you. + Pick pallets and load/unload items correctly, according to customer requirements. + Perform daily inspections of lift truck per inspection form. + Accurately complete paperwork for transactions. + Use and understand the electronic inventory management system (PKMS). + Properly assign and track daily time in the productivity system. + Perform housekeeping activities to maintain a clean work environment. + Adheres to Newell cultural initiatives and inspires others to do the same. + Other duties as assigned by supervisors, team leaders and trainers. **Qualifications:** + Has a ‘safety first’ outlook and is willing to keep oneself and others safe. + Able to bend, squat, twist, climb, reach and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. + Able to stand, walk, and enter/exit machinery as needed to perform job related tasks. + Previous fork lift certification or the ability to be trained to operate a fork lift. + Self-motivated to work in a fast-paced environment with little supervision. + Strong communicator who works well with others on a team. + Stays organized, focused, and has a positive attitude. + Coachable with a willingness to train and grow with the company. + Follows written and verbal instructions.