3rd Shift Material Handler I

FHLB Des Moines; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Company holidays

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Oatey is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Cleveland, OH to accurately process customer and replenishment orders while ensuring safety and quality standards. The role involves pulling material, scanning with RF devices, delivering consumables to production areas, and returning materials to the warehouse.

You must follow safety procedures, operate forklifts, and communicate clearly with teammates. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 1–4 years in a warehouse, forklift certification, and

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience and safe equipment handling.
• Good written and verbal English communication.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Ability to read labels and understand documentation.
• Willingness to work with hazardous shipping rules and regulations.
• Commitment to teamwork and taking on additional duties as needed.

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.

Skills

Forklift operation

English fluency

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanner

PIT certification training

Job description

4565 Industrial Parkway, 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.

Position Summary

Position Summary: Accurately processes all customer and replenishment orders in a manner to ensure safety, quality and performance goals are met on a daily basis.

Position 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.

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 required and demonstrated ability in safe equipment operation, including elevated locations (heights).
• Must be able 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.
• Willingness to partner, collaborate with teammates, and take on additional duties and projects as needed.
• 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).

Education and Certification

High school diploma or equivalent required

Compensation Range for the Position

Compensation Range for the Position: $13.60 - $17.34 - $21.07 USD

Target Cash Profit Sharing for the Position

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.
• 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

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.

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WORKING AT OATEY

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