Distribution Specialist I - Kinston

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency. We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work

Responsibilities

• Use manual material handling methods and powered industrial equipment to accurately pick, put away, load, unload, and re-warehouse products in the Distribution Center.
• Operate material handling equipment and any other equipment necessary to put away, pick, and re-warehouse product within the warehouse.
• Unload trailers and document product by part number and quantity.  Check product against description on documents and insure they are identical.
• Pull product for customer and branch orders insuring accuracy of product number, quantity and location from which pulled.
• Check accuracy of pulled orders, TIN’s, cartons, placards, affix packing lists, distribute order packs, etc.  May use scales and affix proper meter tapes.
• Load trailers with a variety of product destined for customers or other plant/distribution locations.  Verify product against documentation as to product description and “ship-to” location.
• Conduct physical inventories or cycle counts and verify product, location and piece count.
• Prepare documents such as load sheets, manifests, etc.
• Pack product as necessary.
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet trucks, lift trucks, order pickers, pacers, etc.
• Responsible for effective and safe movement of all materials.
• Record daily activity of time/production.
• Assist in the training of associates.
• Inspect material handling equipment on a daily basis or before equipment is used during the day to check for defects before operation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent with basic reading, writing and mathematics skills is required. 
• Minimum of 6 months applicable warehouse experience is required.
• Upon hire, must be certified to operate equipment by current certification standards.
• Must be qualified in at least One (1) of the following jobs:
  • Order Picking
  • Put-Away
  • Carousel Operation
  • Mezzanine Picking
  • Consumer Support Order Filling
  • Material Handler

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN 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.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN 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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.