Associate, DC 1

A company with a pioneering past and a purposeful future.

At ACCO Brands, we are united by a common purpose, to empower our consumers to feel good when they work, learn, and play. For more than a century we have developed and nurtured brands that enable people to work with more productivity, learn with more confidence, and play with more enjoyment. We are passionate about a winning culture where we grow together, driving business, professional growth, and success. We invite you to be part of a team that is grounded in a history of category-leading brands and products and focused on positioning our company for the future.

Job Summary

Responsible for handpicking items from pallets on shelves for packaging from pick tickets, boxing items and preparing cartons for shipping, which may include placing items on conveyor and routing to proper area. Palletizing packed cartons for shipping, weighing packages, entering data and labeling items appropriately, operating mechanical jacks, and fork lifts to transport product, performing necessary paperwork for filing for specific customers. Unload and counting incoming product, and various material handling duties which may require a counter balanced forklift or pallet jack.

Responsibilities

• Operate a hand pallet jack. May use a forklift, pallet truck (walkie-rider) if certified.

• Unload trailers with a forklift.

• Unload trailers onto pallets by TOPS specifications.

• Operate personal computer equipment and RF (radio frequency) hand-held wands.

• Deliver merchandise to designated locations in DC by proper procedure.

• Responsible for knowing customer requirements for building a pallet (i.e. height of pallet, label location, etc).

• Follow all safety rules and regulations as well as Company rules and regulations.

• Maintain satisfactory performance levels.

• Assist in special projects as required.

• Participate in process improvement teams.

• Work overtime as required.

• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.

• Must be able to perform all physical demands of the position including bending, stooping, reaching, walking continuously, and lifting up to 50 lbs., frequently.

• Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, written correspondence, memos, and have the ability to write simple correspondence.

• Must be able to perform basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

• Prefer certification to operate the mechanical power lift devices such as forklift and/or pallet truck.

• Prefer ability to operate personal computer equipment and RF (radio frequency) hand-held wand.

About Us:

You know our brands. You love our brands. You just may not know they are ours.

If you have touched a PowerA® gaming controller, a Five Star® notebook, a Swingline® stapler, a Quartet® dry erase board, or a Kensington® computer mouse, you have touched part of ACCO Brands Corporation. With annual revenues of more than $1.5 Billion, ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) designs, markets, manufactures, and sells branded academic, consumer, and business products globally. The power of our brands, our unmatched global customer reach, and our strategic market strengths put us in a position to achieve global leadership and growth. We're proud of our long history of industry leadership and innovation and are focused on delivering exceptional value to our customers by providing unique, cutting-edge, branded products.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans

• 4% 401(k) match with immediate eligibility and vesting

• Competitive time off, available from the first day of employment

• Parental leave

• Company-paid life and disability benefits

• Critical illness, accident, and long-term care insurance options

• Employee and family assistance programs

Growing together is how we win.

With trusted brands, strong leadership, and a clear purpose, you’ll find opportunities to grow in your career, contribute to meaningful work, and be a part of a culture that values creativity and putting our consumers and customers first.

Apply now and build a successful future with ACCO Brands.

More information about ACCO Brands can be found at www.accobrands.com .

ACCO Brands has developed and maintains a written Affirmative Action Program (“AAP”) for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. A copy can be requested from Human Resources. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ACCO Brands is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The company strives to create a winning culture with a leadership promise to provide equal access and opportunity for all to grow, succeed, and contribute to their full potential.

AODA

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities will be provided in all parts of the recruiting process as required under the ACCO Brands Canada AODA policy. Applicants are asked to make their needs known in advance.