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Tugger Operator - 3rd Shift

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Oct 2025

About the role

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.

The Tugger Operator is responsible for the movement of materials between the warehouse and two manufacturing areas. The areas operate based on a kanban replenishment system, so timeliness of the materials delivery is critical.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Respond to all pulls for material from the Cells.
Ensure all transactions for movement of material are executed properly.
Continuously improve the material support function to the Cells.
Identify, reconcile, and communicate any material or inventory discrepancies.
Support any emergency need for materials identified by the Cells.
Work to identify root cause of the stock-out and work with cross-functional teams to avoid similar issues from re-occurring.
Fill all Kanban pulls from raw material and escalate any situation that may prevent this from happening.
Execute all Kanban triggers to outside partners.
Identify and communicate any opportunities for improvement.
Actively participate in kaizen and shift-change meetings.
Communicate with the team to ensure all safety issues and near misses are documented.

Preferred Qualifications:

Forklift or Tugger experience preferred (not required).
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Good math skills.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Previous assembly experience preferred.

General Applicable Company Competencies

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 all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Working Conditions:

While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site in a manufacturing facility. You will be required to work at the Company’s Franklin location in Franklin, NH. Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.

Physical Requirements: Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:

Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to lift and carry up to [insert amount] pounds.
Ability to push and pull up to [insert amount] pounds.
Ability to physically move around manufacturing floor.
Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.