Material Handler II

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security, and digital products company focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security, and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens.

About the role

This position is responsible for operating a forklift to locate, pick, stage, and load customer orders. The individual is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift and radio frequency bar code equipment and may also perform pick and pack duties along with loading and unloading trucks from suppliers. Strict accountability is required for recording all product transactions and movements.

Responsibilities

• Pick orders properly and move to staging area.
• Record all transactions with the RF gun to proper location.
• Properly package all orders for secure transportation to final location.
• Unload and load any transfer trailers and supplier shipments.
• Assist in Pick and Pack area to pull orders whenever needed.
• Keep warehouse and storage areas neat and clean, including compactor and dumpster area.
• Maintain proper inventory by using correct scanning procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• 1-3 years’ forklift experience.
• 1-3 years’ experience in loading and unloading trucks.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing/shipping environment.
• Ability to operate computers and radio frequency bar code equipment.
• Good communication skills.
• Team-oriented and able to work independently.
• Knowledge in the use of scanning guns.
• Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends if needed.
• Flexible working hours during heavy business days.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to drive a forklift; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Must routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to move product up to 12 feet in length.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally exposed to wet, cold, hot, and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Schedule

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans.
• Market-leading 401(k) program with company contribution.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible time off benefits.
• Adoption benefits.
• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or role-based sales incentive plan.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to foster a sense of belonging.