Material Handler

Mueller Water Products; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

ESPP

Disability benefits

Vacation

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student debt retirement matching

Well-being program

Life insurance

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Worker (Material Handler) to join our Materials Department. Responsibilities include shipping, receiving, inventory transfers, and cycle counts in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications include 2+ years shipping experience, forklift certification, and bilingual communication skills. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, ESPP, and paid leave as part of a comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Minimum 2+ years shipping experience in a manufacturing/warehouse setting.
• Must be forklift certified and able to operate stand-up/sit-down trucks.

Responsibilities

• Ship and load trucks; check IDs, report shortages or damages, move, store and arrange materials.
• Operate power lift truck, hand truck, dolly or other device.
• Receive and unload freight manually or with forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Transfer inventory; unload, move and store materials per procedures.
• Identify, record and group like parts; maintain inventory records and ship confirmations.
• Perform cycle counts and related duties; follow safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with others and cover for other positions as needed.

Skills

Bilingual

Hot machinery

Written/oral communication

Shipping experience

Forklift certified

Forklift experience

FedEx/UPS systems

Inventory scanners

Instructions following

Multitask

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc. For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America. Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future, we are making a positive impact that will last for generations. By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.

Material Handler Job Title: Warehouse Worker (Material Handler)

Department: Materials Dept. Reports to: Warehouse Team Lead

Primary Functional Responsibilities

• Shipping and loading trucks: checks identification, reports shortages or damage, moves, stores, stacks, and arranges
• Operate a power lift truck, hand truck, dolly, or other device
• Receives and unloads freight both manually or with equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks
• Inventory transfer: unloads, moves, and stores a variety of materials, parts, or products using standardized procedures
• Must be able to identify, record, and keep like parts together
• Familiarity with inventory and scales materials
• Maintaining inventory records, inventory adjustments, ship confirmations, receiving tally and scrap entry
• Preform Cycle counts and other related duties
• Wear the proper PPE and follow safety guidelines and procedures
• Works effectively with others, following company Core Values and Standard of Conduct
• Fills-in for other positions when needed
• Perform other related duties as directed

Required Skills

• Bilingual
• Ability to work around hot heavy machinery
• Must have good written and oral communication skills
• Must have 2+ years of shipping experience in a manufacturing/warehouse setting
• Forklift certified
• Forklift, standup, sit-down experience
• Knowledge of Fed Ex or UPS systems
• Ability to use inventory scanners
• Follow oral and written instructions and prints
• Multitask and self-motivated

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hands and arm’s length, push, pull, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds, and up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision and color vision.
• Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in an open warehouse environment, subject to seasonal weather (high Heat index in the summer and cold in winter).

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Other Compensation & Benefits

Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, student debt retirement matching, well-being program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.

Notice of E-Verify Participation

This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely.

Upon enrollment, employers participating in E-Verify are required to clearly display the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters in English and Spanish, both which may be accessed at the links provided below.

Accommodation

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

Company Overview

Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure. Mueller Water Products, Inc. (www.muellerwaterproducts.com) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water in North America. Our broad product and service portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, pipe connection and repair products, metering products, leak detection, and pipe condition assessment. We help municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service and prioritize capital spending, demonstrating why Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure.

Mueller Water Products brands include Mueller, Echologics, Hydro Gate, Hydro-Guard, HYMAX, Jones, Krausz, Mi.Net, Milliken, Pratt, Pratt Industrial, Singer, and U.S. Pipe Valve Hydrant.