Material Handler

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 develop products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water across North America. Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional people, solutions, and products. We are united by shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion, and safety, and our vision is to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives, and safeguarding the future.

About the role

The primary function of this position is to deliver supplies and materials to necessary departments, prepare materials for the next stage in the process, and maintain inventory control and records.

Responsibilities

• Unload, move, and store a variety of materials, parts, or products using standardized procedures.
• Move materials between departments: follow routing or tickets to fill orders from storage, stock, or other departments.
• Identify, count (including weigh count), record, and keep like parts together.
• Prepare materials for the next stage in process: place materials on pallets, trays, racks, etc., install strapping, bracing, or padding.
• Maintain inventory controls and records as defined in standard work utilizing MRP systems and devices.
• Perform cycle counts and other related duties.
• Operate a power lift truck, hand truck, pallet jack, or other manual or powered devices.
• Wear the proper PPE for each task given.
• Perform other related duties as directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of shipping experience in a manufacturing/warehouse setting.
• Forklift experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in MRP systems and devices.
• Adhere to all safety and quality policies.
• Familiarity with inventory and scales.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work orders.
• Ability to multitask, self-motivate, and work with little to no supervision.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Possess fingertip and hand dexterity.
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hands and arm’s length, push, pull, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Ability to read and comprehend information on labels.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work around hot machinery.
• Ability to work in an open warehouse environment, subject to seasonal weather (hot/cold).

Benefits

• 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.