First Shift Material Handler I

FHLB Des Moines; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Oatey, located in North Las Vegas, NV, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to process orders and support production by pulling raw materials and replenishing supplies. The role requires forklift operation, attention to safety, and effective communication with the team.

The candidate should have 1–4 years of warehouse experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work with RF devices. Training and company benefits are provided, with emphasis on safety and 6S practices.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in a warehouse setting
• Good communication skills; English fluency, verbal and written
• Forklift operator authorization and safe equipment operation including elevated locations

Responsibilities

• Pull raw material request orders for delivery to specified work centers and scan in RF device
• Return material to the raw warehouse and consolidate into bays upon put away and scan in RF device
• Follow safety procedures, perform 6S, report scrap or quality problems to supervisor
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors
• Operate forklift, reach truck, and order picker; complete certification training within 3 months

Skills

Forklift operation

English communication

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

Order picker

Job description

5245 Sloan Lane, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89115 United States of AmericaWhy 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?-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 deviceFollow 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 workReport any scrap, damaged product, or quality problems to the team leader/supervisor immediatelyEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers by willingness to take on additional responsibility and/or support as assigned Knowledge and Experience RequiredOne to four (1-4) years of experience in a warehouse settingGood communication skills, English fluency, both verbal and writtenForklift 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 locationsDemonstrated ability in proper freight handling. Working knowledge of all hazardous shipping rules and regulationsWillingness to work and to follow instructionsReading ability sufficient to identify labels and understand written documentationCooperative attitude toward co-workers and supervisors.Willingness to partner, collaborate with teammates, and take on additional duties and projects as neededSkills 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 CertificationHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredOatey Total RewardsGenerous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balanceAnnual Discretionary Cash Profit SharingImmediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensationMarket leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependentsSignificant 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 associatesPaid Maternity and Paid Parental LeaveTuition reimbursementA strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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.