Material Handler

The Duracell Company; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Duracell is seeking a Material Handler in Tennessee to support manufacturing operations by unloading, routing, and processing drum- and palletized materials. You will verify counts, operate a forklift, and use scanners to move goods to Hub locations.

The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced battery manufacturing environment, with a focus on safety and accuracy, including daily forklift inspections and maintaining a clean work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate equipment safely.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced battery manufacturing operation.
• Capability to handle products up to 90% of the shift.
• Must maintain safety and quality standards.
• Physical stamina to walk, stand, stoop, or bend for the full shift.

Responsibilities

• Unloading, routing, and processing drums, totes, containerized and/or palletized material.
• Verify material and container counts of material received.
• Operate forklift (stand up/sit down).
• Use scanner for material transactions.
• Pick and stock bulk material.
• Inspect products for damages and report to supervisor.
• Conduct daily forklift inspections.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material verification

Scanner usage

Bulk material picking

Safety and housekeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Scanner

Job description

Job Description

Duracell is an iconic brand and the world’s leading manufacturer of high-performance alkaline batteries, power cells, and rechargeables. We are the most trusted source of personal power because of our sustained commitment to innovation, producing more compact, more powerful, and longer lasting batteries.

Job Description

Duracell is an iconic brand and the world’s leading manufacturer of high-performance alkaline batteries, power cells, and rechargeables. We are the most trusted source of personal power because of our sustained commitment to innovation, producing more compact, more powerful, and longer lasting batteries.

As a Material Handler, you will contribute to the manufacturing process by unloading, routing, and processing drums, totes, containerized and/or palletized material. Responsibilities consist of processing material transfers, loading, and unloading outbound trailers to Hub locations.

Responsibilities

• Verifying material and container count of material received
• Forklift operation (stand up/sit down)
• Scanner usage
• Picking and stocking bulk material
• Inspecting products of any inconsistencies, reporting damages to immediate supervisor
• Daily forklift inspections
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment

Qualifications

• Possess the ability to operate equipment properly and safely
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Have the capability to work in a fast-paced battery manufacturing operation
• Possess the ability to handle product and components up to 90% of the shift
• Have a strong commitment to working safe
• Possess the physical stamina to walk, stand, stoop, or bend up to 100% of the shift

About Us

Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell’s products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands. Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation while creating long-term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making and a “can do” attitude is highly valued.