Material Handler-Warehouse

Date: Sep 17, 2026 | Location: Franklin, TN, US, 37064 | Company: A. O. Smith Corporation | Business Unit: NAWH | Workplace Setting: Onsite

About the role

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Perform Material Handler functions as needed in accordance with required work instructions, such as forklift license and use of Warehouse scanners.
• Learn all duties in the Warehouse including receiving product from the trailers, covering the floor by filling issues and pulling finished goods, supporting Service Parts and pulling shipments.
• Perform system transactions accurately and precisely.
• Be flexible and willing to work in different areas and on different tasks.
• Safely operate a picker and a forklift.
• Stand and walk for entire shift, without the need to sit down.
• Lift up to 75 pounds.
• Comply with all safety, quality, and procedure requirements as noted in the applicable Work Instructions.
• Use RF scanner for transactions.
• Train in picking orders in Warehouse for Made To Order, stock and production, with accuracy being a priority.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Material Handler in a Manufacturing setting.
• Good job performance and attendance.
• Basic computer knowledge, including SAP.
• Self‑starter, well organized, able to work both independently and as a team member, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing and frequent bending and reaching.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; with assistance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and vision benefits start on Day 1.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• 401k.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee discounts on Aquasana water filtration products.
• Work in a climate controlled facility.

Pay

$22.47/hour

Schedule

Regularly Scheduled Hours: 1st Shift (6:00am - 2:30pm) Monday - Friday, OT as needed