Material Handler

Mueller Water Products; Brownsville (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan with 5% Company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Short-term and long-term disability

Vacation

100% paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student debt retirement matching

Well-being program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-provided life insurance

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler to ships, receives, and delivers supplies and equipment while maintaining rigorous inventory control.

You will operate forklifts, pallets, and related devices, and ensure accurate transfer and records in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The role requires 2+ years of shipping experience in manufacturing or warehouse settings, bilingual communication, and the ability to read safety rules and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent
• Must have 2+ years of shipping experience in a manufacturing/warehouse setting
• Forklift certified and experience with standup/sit-down forklifts
• Ability to read and interpret documents and prints; follow safety guidelines

Responsibilities

• Ship, receive, and deliver supplies, materials and equipment; maintain inventory records
• Operate a power lift truck, hand truck, dolly or other device
• Receive and unload freight manually or with equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks
• Perform inventory transfers and cycle counts; keep parts organized
• Maintain inventory records, ship confirmations, receiving tally and scrap entries
• Wear PPE and follow safety guidelines; work with others per Core Values and Conduct
• Fill in for other positions when needed; perform related duties as directed

Skills

Bilingual

Good written and oral communication

Multitask and self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certified

Forklift standup

Forklift sit-down

Inventory scanners

FedEx/UPS systems

Job description

Who We Are:

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.

Material Handler

Job Title: Warehouse Worker (Material Handler)

Department: Materials Dept.

Reports to: Warehouse Team Lead

The primary function of this position is responsible to ship, receive, and deliver supplies, materials and equipment, and maintain inventory control and records; perform related work.

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.

• medical
• dental
• 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

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.

IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)

E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish)

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.