Material Handler

Who We Are :

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world.

We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged.

We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB MISSION :

Performs various receiving, stocking, picking and checking duties including maintenance of accurate inventory, following established safety rules, policies and procedures.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Unload truck deliveries manually and with fork lift. Scan or manually receive goods into computer system, stock all materials and / or goods in appropriate areas, aisles and bays for future picking.
• Pack partial allocations in plastic bags, seal and mark contents on the allocation.
• Move all allocated materials from the stock aisles to the truck for shipping or staging allocation in dedicated bays until requested by kitting.

Operate forklift and electric pallet jacks when shipping heavy materials and or as needed.

• Use of electric pallet jacks, forklifts or hand jacks to prevent damage of materials when unloading and loading trucks
• Cross train in both areas Consolidation and Kitting.
• Maintain forklift / Electric jacks. Ensuring they are in good mechanical condition; check fluid levels regularly, complete daily checklist to ensure jacks are in proper working condition before use.
• Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions to manager. Assist with periodic cycle counts and inventory.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS :

• Ability to understand written and verbal instruction
• Basic computer skills, able to learn how to use Aurora, DHL shipping system, UPS shipping system, and USPS.
• High School or equivalent
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 65 lbs daily
• Average lifting time of 4 hours a day

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K.

We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally.

You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword it’s part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and / or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.