Material Handler I - 1st shift

Watts Water; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/dental

PTO & holidays

Education reimbursement

Fitness reimbursements

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Job summary

Watts Water is seeking a detail-oriented Material Handler I to ensure accurate and timely shipments from our Groveport, Ohio distribution center. You will verify, pack, and load outbound LTL and truckload orders, aiming for accurate quantities, proper load sequences, and safe transit of materials.

Responsibilities include operating digital scales, maintaining throughput, and supporting inter-plant transfers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year(s) of related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• Verify and pack all outbound LTL and truck load shipments for correct quantities and items.
• Ensure the optimum loading of all outbound trailers for accuracy, integrity, load sequence, and maximized cube shipments.
• Verify for proper loading to ensure safe transit of material to customers.
• Help control flow of people, equipment, and product on dock as it pertains to completion of orders, receipt of incoming, and transfers within inter-plant.
• Must be able to operate digital scales.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Scope of Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Material Handler I to ensure the accurate and timely shipment of all customer and agent orders. In this role, you will be responsible for verifying, packing, and loading outbound shipments, including LTL and full truckloads, while maintaining accuracy and product integrity.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Verify and pack all outbound LTL and truck load shipments for correct quantities and items
• Ensure the optimum loading of all outbound trailers for accuracy, integrity, load sequence, and maximized "cube" shipments
• Verify for proper loading to ensure safe transit of material to customers
• Help control flow of people, equipment, and product on dock as it pertains to completion of orders, receipt of incoming, and transfers within inter-plant
• Must be able to operate digital scales
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1+ year(s) of related experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts' values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Adherence to Watts' seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to physically move around manufacturing floor.
• Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

Working Conditions

While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site in a Distribution Center facility. You will be required to work at the Company's Groveport location in Ohio. Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.

Nothing in this job description restricts Watts' right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is "at will," which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

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Watts in it for you :

• 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 person