Material Handler - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Material Handler is an experienced member of the Shipping department, responsible for picking, packing, and shipping customer orders and continuing to develop within the department. The position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and is performed onsite at the company’s manufacturing facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Scheduled work hours will be communicated by the manager. The role requires warehouse and material-handling experience, forklift operation, ERP systems experience, and proficiency with RF scan guns. The employee must be comfortable working at heights when picking products from high warehouse racks, follow applicable safety requirements, and meet the stated physical demands. Employment eligibility, background checks, and required pre-employment testing must be completed satisfactorily as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma, 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, as the role may require picking product 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.
- Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
- Punctuality and dependability.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
- Adherence to personnel policies, procedures, and process standards.
- Ability to maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
- Adherence to Watts’ cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.
- Ability to stand for long periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to move around the manufacturing floor.
- Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
- Ability to wear 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.
- 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.
- Complete industrial lift truck certifications.
- Maintain department standards and appearance.
- Collaborate effectively with team members across departments and support other department functions as needed.
- Help create and maintain a positive work environment.
- Understand and follow company safety policies.
- Assume other projects and duties assigned by the Manufacturing Supervisor or company management.
- Uphold Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and transparency.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
- Retirement benefits.
- Family-building benefits, including paid maternity and paternity leave.
- 10 paid holidays and paid time off.
- Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement.
- Fitness reimbursements.
- Employee discount programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
