Material Handler - 1st Shift

Watts Water Technologies•Menomonee Falls, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is an experienced member of the Shipping department, responsible for accurately picking, packing, and shipping customer orders and supporting the department’s ongoing development. The role also involves receiving and shipping truckloads, inventory handling and counts, operating forklifts, and assisting with training and other department functions. The position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and is onsite at the company’s Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience.
Basic computer skills.
At least 3 years of experience in a warehouse or material handling role.
At least 1 year of experience operating stand-up and sit-down forklifts and/or cherry pickers.
Experience with ERP systems.
Proficiency with RF scan gun functions.
Comfort working at heights, including picking products from high warehouse racks.
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures.
Successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing.
Punctuality and dependability.
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
Ability to follow company personnel policies, procedures, and process standards.
Ability to maintain productive and collaborative relationships with coworkers.
Ability to stand for long periods, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push and pull up to 50 pounds, and move around a manufacturing floor.
Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

Responsibilities

Pick and pack orders accurately and efficiently.
Load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks.
Transfer finished goods into inventory accurately.
Count and organize products in the warehouse.
Cycle count locations and communicate variances.
Systemically ship standard orders using general carriers and UPS.
Use RF scan gun functions proficiently.
Use department computer applications.
Assist with training department employees.
Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts and complete industrial lift truck certifications.
Maintain department standards and appearance.
Collaborate with team members across departments and support other department functions as needed.
Help create and maintain a positive work environment.
Follow company safety policies and applicable safety requirements.
Assume other projects and duties assigned by the Manufacturing Supervisor or company management.
Demonstrate Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and transparency.