1st Shift Material Handler I - Kirby

Oatey Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company holidays

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Oatey, located in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Material Handler to support the production environment by accurately processing orders and maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role includes pulling raw materials, scanning with RF devices, and assisting with waste disposal while ensuring housekeeping and 6S practices. Strong communication and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• English fluency in verbal and written form.
• Forklift operator authorization and safe equipment operation.
• Willingness to complete company PIT certification and operate an order picker within 3 months.
• Ability to comply with weight limits and safety tether requirements at elevated locations.
• Knowledge of hazardous shipping rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Pull raw material request orders for delivery to specified work centers in production and properly scan in RF device; supply required consumables to production areas and handle disposal of waste.
• Return material to the raw warehouse and consolidate into existing bays where possible upon put away and properly scan in RF device.
• Follow all safety procedures, including startup checklists for powered industrial vehicles, notify supervisor of equipment problems, wear PPE, participate in 6S, maintain housekeeping and standard work.
• Report scrap, damaged product, or quality problems to supervisor immediately.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and take on additional responsibility as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Safety procedures

English communication

Team cooperation

Equipment operation

Certified powered industrial truck

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powered industrial truck certification

Order picker

Reach truck

Job description

4700 West 160th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44135 United States of America

Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo. At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

Cleveland Manufacturing

Because our business is growing, we need to hire top talent. We're hoping you're that future team member! The Cleveland plant is an air-conditioned environment with a team atmosphere and a commitment to safety and quality!

Position Summary

Our Material Handlers accurately process all customer and replenishment orders in a manner to ensure safety, quality and performance goals are met on a daily basis.

Job Responsibilities

• Pull raw material request orders for delivery to specified work centers in production and properly scan in RF device; supply required consumables to production areas and handle disposal of some waste from the production floor, i.e. bad pallets, recyclables, etc.
• Return material to the raw warehouse and consolidate into existing bays where possible upon put away and properly scan in RF device.
• Follow all safety procedures, including safety startup checklists at the beginning of the shift for powered industrial vehicles, notifying the team leader/supervisor of any equipment problems immediately, wearing all required PPE, participating in 6S events, and maintaining good housekeeping and execution of standard work.
• Report any scrap, damaged product, or quality problems to the team leader/supervisor immediately.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers by willingness to take on additional responsibility and/or support as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge And Experience

• One to four (1-4) years of experience in a warehouse setting.
• Good communication skills, English fluency, both verbal and written.
• Forklift operator authorization and demonstrated ability in safe equipment operation, including elevated locations (heights).
• Skills in operating a forklift, reach truck, and order picker are preferred, but not required (applicant will be required to complete the company powered industrial truck certification training and operate an order picker within first 3 months).
• Ability to comply with manufacturer’s weight limit to wear required safety tether for picking at elevated locations.
• Demonstrated ability in proper freight handling.
• Working knowledge of all hazardous shipping rules and regulations.
• Willingness to work and to follow instructions.
• Reading ability sufficient to identify labels and understand written documentation.
• Cooperative attitude toward co-workers and supervisors.

Education and Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Compensation Range for the Position:

$13.60 - $17.34 - $21.07 USD

Target Cash Profit Sharing for the Position:

5.00%

Offer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent.

Oatey Total Rewards

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance
• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing
• Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation
• Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents
• Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Oatey is committed to a safe and transparent hiring process. Please be aware of fraudulent recruiting communications.

How to recognize official Oatey communication:

• Emails will come from @oatey.com or [e-mail]
• We do not use unofficial or misspelled domains

What Oatey will never do:

• Ask for payment or fees at any stage
• Request sensitive personal or financial information early in the process
• Make a job offer without interviews

If something seems suspicious, do not engage. Instead, verify roles through our careers site and please make us aware by contacting [e-mail].

At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career.