Material Handler I

FHLB Des Moines; Buford, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Health insurance

HSA

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Oatey is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Buford, GA to accurately process orders and support production with materials and safety compliance. The role emphasizes safe operation of powered equipment, accurate RF scanning, and teamwork to meet daily performance goals.

Qualifications include 1–4 years in a warehouse, English fluency, and forklift certification; training is provided for certification and safety procedures. Growth opportunities exist within a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of warehouse experience.
• Forklift or order picker operation; certification training provided.
• English fluency in speech and writing.
• Able to follow safety procedures including PPE and safety startup checks.
• Reading labels and written documentation.

Responsibilities

• Pull raw material requests for delivery to production work centers and scan with RF device.
• Supply consumables to production areas and manage disposal of waste.
• Return material to raw warehouse and consolidate into bays with proper put away.

Skills

Warehouse experience

English fluency

Forklift certification

Safety procedures

Freight handling

Team collaboration

RF scanning

Education

High school diploma

Tools

RF scanner

Powered industrial truck

Job description

1911 Satellite Blvd, Buford, Georgia 30518 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. 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 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

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 and 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

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.

WORKING AT OATEY

We value our associates and provide opportunities for growth. Oatey is a collaborative, diverse workplace attracting the brightest minds and creative thinkers in our industry. We constantly challenge associates to come up with new ideas and reward them for their duties. As a result, many of our associates choose to stay and build long term careers at Oatey.

http://oatey.com/careers