Material Handler

Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc

Blacksburg, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Animal Care, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Policies, Distribution Operations, Distribution Services, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Fast Food, Financial Management, Forklift, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Inventory Transactions, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Operational Support, Order Picking/Packing, Order/Customer Fulfillment, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Physical Inventory, Production Support, Radio Frequency, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, SAP, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Operations, Shipping/Receiving, Team Player, Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA), Transaction Processing/Management, Warehousing, Web Browsers
LOCATION
Blacksburg, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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The Pet Care division of Spectrum Brands is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with a strong network of manufacturing, distribution, and sales operations across the United States and around the world. We are passionate about improving the lives of pets and the people who love them, supporting households with dogs, cats, birds, small animals, fish, and reptiles.

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Our trusted portfolio includes industry-leading brands such as Tetra, Instant Ocean, Marineland, 8-in-1, Dingo, FURminator, Nature's Miracle, GloFish, DreamBone, and SmartBones-brands pet owners rely on for quality, innovation, and trusted results.

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  • Live Our Values: Model Spectrum Brands Values and Behaviors-Ownership, Teamwork, and Agility-to achieve service excellence, meet organizational objectives, and support fiscal responsibility. n
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Our trusted portfolio includes industry-leading brands such as Tetra, Instant Ocean, Marineland, 8-in-1, Dingo, FURminator, Nature's Miracle, GloFish, DreamBone, and SmartBones-brands pet owners rely on for quality, innovation, and trusted results.

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At Spectrum Brands, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for supporting efficient production operations through the safe movement, loading, unloading, stacking, and storage of materials within the facility. The position may also assist with inventory cycle counts to maintain accurate stock levels. The ideal candidate will prioritize safety, ensuring all tasks are performed in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements while contributing to a productive and organized work environment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

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  • Live Our Values: Model Spectrum Brands Values and Behaviors-Ownership, Teamwork, and Agility-to achieve service excellence, meet organizational objectives, and support fiscal responsibility. n
  • Support Operational Goals: Collaborate with team members to drive productivity, safety, quality, and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the facility. n
  • Maintain Safety & Housekeeping Standards: Uphold a clean, organized work environment while adhering to all plant health, safety, and environmental policies. n
  • Manage Inventory Transactions: Accurately perform inventory transfers in and out of manufacturing and warehouse areas using RF scanning equipment, ensuring all transactions are properly documented. n
  • Order Fulfillment: Pick and stage customer orders accurately and efficiently based on daily priorities. n
  • Coordinate with Shipping & Receiving: Partner closely with shipping and receiving teams to execute daily picking schedules and support material flow. n
  • Inventory Accuracy: Perform and record cycle counts, assist with physical inventories, and support inventory accuracy initiatives. n
  • Operate Material Handling Equipment: Safely operate forklifts, reach trucks, and mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP), including scissor and boom lifts, as required. n
  • Additional Responsibilities: Perform other related duties as assigned and maintain full compliance with all company policies and procedures. n

Education and Experience Profile

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  • High school diploma or GED required. n
  • 0-2 years of manufacturing or production experience preferred. n
  • Experience operating powered industrial equipment required, specifically stand-up forklifts (reach trucks). n

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Required Skills

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  • Basic computer skills, including the ability to perform transactions in SAP. n
  • Strong organizational skills to accurately maintain paperwork and work documentation. n
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. n
  • Flexibility to work across multiple shifts based on business needs. n
  • Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. n
  • Willingness and ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to hearing protection, safety glasses, respirators, and steel-toed shoes. n
  • Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment, including reach trucks (stand-up forklifts), forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scan guns. n

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About the Company

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Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc