Material Handler I-5

Oatey Company; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that has been a leader in plumbing solutions since 1916! As part of a dynamic team in Buford, you will work in a safety-first environment, ensuring quality and performance in handling customer orders. This role offers the opportunity to grow your career while collaborating with a diverse team committed to excellence. With generous benefits, including paid time off and health insurance, your contributions will make a real impact. If you’re ready to take on challenges and thrive in an inclusive atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing

401(k) with competitive company match

Market leading health insurance

Significant contribution to Health Savings Account

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a warehouse setting highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process customer and replenishment orders ensuring safety and quality.
• Maintain quality and accuracy by reviewing pallets before shipment.

Skills

Good communication skills

English fluency

Ability to use equipment (stock picker, forklift)

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric pallet jack

RF scanner

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PPT, Word)

Job description

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, GF Thompson, 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?

Buford Distribution

Because our business is growing, we need to hire top talent. We're hoping you're that future team member!

Buford Distribution is a team atmosphere and a commitment to safety and quality!

1st shift schedule is as follows: Monday - Friday/7:00am-3:30pm

Position Overview

• Work with a safety-first mindset, to include using company provided PPE.
• Accurately processes all customer and replenishment orders in a manner to ensure safety, quality and performance goals are met on a daily basis.

• Maintain quality and accuracy; reviewing pallets before shipment and partnering with quality control team as needed.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships through living the Oatey Values: Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Leadership, & Excellence.

What you’ll need to be successful…

• Good communication skills, English fluency, both verbal and written.
• Ability to use equipment as assigned: stock picker, forklift, or reach truck.
• Able to comply with manufacturer’s weight limit to wear required safety tether for picking at elevated locations.
• Willingness to partner, collaborate with teammates, and take on additional duties / projects as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications that can set you apart…

• Experience operating an electric pallet jack (walkie) highly preferred.
• Experience operating an RF scanner highly preferred.
• Experience in a warehouse setting highly preferred.
• Experience with the following equipment: stock picker, forklift, or reach truck.
• Active and current forklift operator authorization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office suite: Excel, PPT, Word
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) experience
• SAP ERP or WMS experience
• Demonstrated ability in proper freight handling.
• Working knowledge of all hazardous shipping rules and regulations.

Education and Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent required

At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career. Apply today and grow with Oatey!

Oatey Total Rewards

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance
• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• 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 robust suite of complementary benefits to support associate well being

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.