Material Handler - 1st Shift

Watts Water Technologies; Village of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies is seeking a Material Handler for 1st shift. The role involves managing the inspection, packing, and shipping of materials to ensure accurate inventory flow. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in material handling or similar roles, with a focus on customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in material handling or similar role.
• 1+ year of forklift experience, with required certifications.
• Familiarity with material handling methods and products.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, receive, assemble, pack, and load materials for shipment.
• Verify incoming deliveries and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Use ERP system to guide daily tasks.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Inventory accuracy

Packaging skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What We Do

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.

As a Material Handler, you will inspect, receiving, assembling, packing, loading, and securing both raw materials and finished products for inventory or shipment. You will ensure accurate and efficient material movement, supporting production requirements and delivery of products to customers. Under the guidance of the Manufacturing Supervisor, this position offers the opportunity to work in an environment where you will help ensure product quality, customer satisfaction, and smooth operational flow. This is a 1st shift opportunity, hours being 5:00 am - 1:30 pm.*

• 1st shift hours will be changing on 7/7/2025 to 6:30 am - 3:00 pm.
  
  

You Will

• Pick and pack products for shipment, ensuring proper packaging and labeling.
• Move materials among value streams and load/unload products from delivery trucks.
• Verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders, maintain inventory accuracy, and use scanning devices for tracking.
• Perform put-away processes, maintain bin locations, and create labels or move tickets as needed.
• Understand various shipping methods, including special packing for SAG accounts and export procedures.
• Maintain replenishment systems (Kanban) and follow docking plate and chocking procedures for safe loading operations.
• Complete industrial lift truck certifications (as needed) and operate forklifts in accordance with safety standards.
• Use the ERP system to guide daily tasks and remain proficient in computer programs relevant to shipping and receiving.
  
  

You Have

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in material handling or a similar role.
• Familiarity with products, crating, and material handling methods.
• 1+ year of forklift experience, with required certifications/licensing for powered industrial vehicles.
• Must be certified/licensed for powered industrial vehicles used in the department and meet all skills training required.
  
  

Before joining our team, you must successfully complete the following pre-employment screenings:

• Background Check: A comprehensive review of educational credentials, criminal records, and social security validation to ensure alignment with company standards and regulations.
• Drug Screen: Testing for controlled substances to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Physical Examination: Verification of physical fitness to perform job responsibilities safely.
  
  

Completion of these requirements is necessary for finalizing employment offers and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and stand for extended periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be comfortable with heights as this position requires picking product from high racks in the warehouse.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Watts In It For You

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/
  
  

How We Work

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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