Material Handler II

This job is responsible for operating a forklift for the purpose of locating, picking, staging and loading customer orders. The individual is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift and radio frequency bar code equipment and may also require to perform pick and pack duties along with loading and unloading trucks from suppliers. This position will be the 9 am to 5 pm position Monday - Friday.

They will be strictly accountable and responsible for recording all product transactions and product movements.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Pick order properly and move to staging area.
• Record all transaction 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.
• Keeps warehouse and storage areas neat and clean, including compactor and dumpster area.
• Maintains proper inventory by using correct scanning procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• 1-3 years forklift experience
• 1-3 years experience in loading and unloading trucks
• Experience in a fast pace manufacturing/shipping environment
• Ability to operate computers and radio frequency bar code equipment

• Must have good communication skills
• Must be team oriented and also be able to work independently
• Knowledge in the use of scanning guns
• Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends if needed
• Must be flexible on working hours during heavy business days

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to drive a forklift; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to move product up to 12 foot in length.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is 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.

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at  and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.