Material Handler (1st Shift)

What You Will Contribute

Badger Meter is recruiting for a 1st Shift Material Handler at our clean, air-conditioned facility in Milwaukee.

Job Duties

• Performs diversified material movement tasks by utilizing hand, fork lift and electric hoist
• Locates, selects, and issues productive materials, parts and assemblies to requesting departments throughout the plant and work centers for current shift production and staging of next-shift start up as directed by management or cell workers
• Receives, counts, weighs, records, prints ID tags and stores production materials and parts and performs the related inventory transactions in inventory control and production reporting systems
• Performs floor to file cycle counts and quarterly inventory audits
• Removes ID tags from all reusable containers
• Prepares the necessary documents for product processed by outside vendors
• Consolidates inventory in bins to reduce storage space needed
• Fulfills pick lists, resupply orders and outside operation orders

Qualifications

• Basic ability to read and understand customer orders required
• Basic proficiency with computers required
• Ability to pass internal forklift and hazmat training if applicable required
• Basic skills in math
• Ability to read, write and speak English required

Competencies

• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds
• Must be able to pass audiogram test

Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis.
• Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
• Education Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
• Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm.

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