1st Shift Material Handler III - Bulk Unloader

Oatey Company • Cleveland, OH

8d • $16 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Oatey is seeking a Material Handler III - Bulk Unloader for its Cleveland Manufacturing plant. This role is crucial for supporting the operation by completing various material handling functions while ensuring safety, quality, and performance goals are met. The Cleveland plant offers an air-conditioned environment with a strong team atmosphere and a commitment to safety and quality. Oatey has been a reliable provider of high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries since 1916, and joining them means the opportunity to build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment.

Requirements

• Three to Five (3-5) years of related work experience.
• Computer literacy.
• Forklift operator certification/authorization required.
• Must be able to operate all types of material handling equipment in the facility including forklift, reach truck, walkie, stock picker, and loader.
• Excellent understanding of supply-chain logistics management and carrier routing requirements.
• Working knowledge of corporate safety program and emergency preparedness plans.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability problem solve and apply critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Use material handling equipment to ensure merchandise is placed in its properly assigned location as soon as possible.
• Select and load orders while verifying the SKU with the product and completing all transactions through radio frequency process.
• Support the replenishing function for the shipping area into the pick lines.
• Support Operations with Cycle-Count responsibilities; perform rework and return goods duties as assigned.
• Ensure lost product and damages are processed on a nightly basis; verify all quantities on system transactions.
• Partner and collaborate with other associates, and take on additional duties and projects as needed with a positive attitude.
• Train and onboard new hires, ensuring they understand all warehouse operations and safety regulations.
• Create an overall training plan, schedule with trainees, audit the training process, and update the curriculum as needed.
• Achieve performance metrics at and above standard (safety, quality, and productivity).

Benefits

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays
• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing
• Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation
• Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents
• Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED