Material Specialist

Mueller Water Products•Cleveland, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc. For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America. Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations. By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application. Material Specialist Mueller Company, a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products and publicly traded company (NYSE: MWA) is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and North America's largest and only full-line supplier of potable water distribution products. SUMMARY The driving force behind our growth at Mueller is our people. The facilities maintenance position is a crucial part of our team in helping us to ensure that we deliver quality to our customers. This position works in an industrial environment that is hot, humid, and noisy and works around dust grease, oil, and other chemical substances. This is a non-climate-controlled facility, meaning temperatures can be very high in the summer, and cold in the winter. Operators will perform tasks such as lifting, up to 50 lbs., walking, climbing, pushing, twisting, and stooping to perform the responsibilities of this role.

Requirements

Must have prior receiving experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Must be able to flex sift as needed
Experience with problem solving and finding alternative solutions.
Strong safety record
Must be able to drive a standup and sit-down forklifts
Must be able to use a powered and manual pallet jack
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Good written and oral communication skills
Follow oral and written instructions and work orders
Multitask, self-motivated, and work with little to no supervision
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hands and arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds, and up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision requirements include close vision and color vision.
Ability to use power tools, air tools and other vibratory tools.
Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time.
Ability to work around hot heavy machinery.
Ability to work in an open warehouse environment, subject to seasonal weather (hot/cold)
Must be able to function in a high-pressure production type environment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to see needs and identify potential issues that could disrupt workflow
2+ years of shipping experience in a manufacturing/warehouse setting
Forklift experience
Familiarity with inventory and scales

Responsibilities

Receives and unloads freight both manually or with equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks
Checks identification, reports shortages or damage, moves, stores, stacks, and arranges
Inventory transfer - unloads, moves, and stores a variety of materials, parts, or products using standardized procedures
Must be able to identify, count (including weigh count), record, and keep like parts together
Maintaining inventory records, inventory completions, inventory adjustments, ship confirmations, receiving tally and scrap entry
Perform Cycle counts and other related duties
Operate a power lift truck, hand truck, dolly, or other device
Wear the proper PPE for each task given
Perform other related duties as directed

Benefits

Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package.
Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, student debt retirement matching, well-being program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more.

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