Material Handler

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.​

Facilitates the movement of materials used in the production/storage of goods destined for assembly and sale to our customer base through clerical and physical tasks associated with receiving incoming shipments, putting parts away, delivering materials to production, and upkeep of the warehouse and material storage areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Take all required actions to follow all written and visual work instructions in the performance of duties.
• Process and handle inbound materials and supplies
• Count and verify inbound shipments
• Label & mark with date and initials each pallet, box, container, or package all inbound receiving 
• Process and handle all material movement to store inventory after receiving material.
• Put parts away in assigned locations
• Process and handle all material movement to and from the production floor as required to meet time delivery to production operators.  
• Manage location size in the warehouse
• Update part locations in ERP system
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations. 
• Report damages and discrepancies for accounting, reimbursement and record-keeping purposes, and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
• Operate forklift or other material handling equipment to position outbound shipments or incoming materials.
• Routinely lift and move packages and shipments in staging for shipment or delivery inbound materials to respective department
• Accesses computer daily for email, internet information and use documents to create entries and maintain an electronic log of incoming and outgoing package
• Maintain overflow lists
• And other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or its equivalent required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years’ experience with Material Handling and warehouse function
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Experience with ERP systems preferred
• Must work well in a team environment supporting other departments
• Interact with Purchasing, Finance (A/P), Shipping, Quality & Production daily
• Able to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment, and especially must be able to interface and communicate with line operators
• Ensure company policies and safety policies are followed
• Work shift will require early morning start and/or overtime as required. This requirement will vary depending on business requirements. Flexibility is required.

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must lift and/or move up to 35 pounds alone, 80 lbs. with assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

*WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work in manufacturing environment.

*As required by the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)

Watts in it for you:

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

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement