Material Handler I, Weekend, F-Su, 6a-6:30p

Oatey Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Oatey is seeking a Warehouse Associate to accurately process customer and replenishment orders while upholding safety and quality standards. You will handle material movement, scanning with RF devices, and support production with necessary consumables.

The role requires 1–4 years in a warehouse, forklift certification, and strong English communication. Opportunity to advance with company training and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in a warehouse setting.
• Good communication skills, English fluency, both verbal and written.
• Forklift operator authorization and safe equipment operation.
• Must comply with weight limits for safety tether at elevated locations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hazardous shipping rules and regulations.
• Willingness to work and follow instructions.
• Reading ability to identify labels and understand documentation.
• Cooperative attitude toward coworkers and supervisors.
• Willingness to learn to operate an order picker within 3 months (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Pull raw material requests for delivery to production work centers and scan using the RF device.
• Return material to the raw warehouse and consolidate into existing bays with proper put-away and RF scanning.
• Follow safety procedures, perform startup checks for powered industrial vehicles, wear PPE, and participate in 6S activities.
• Report scrap, damaged product, or quality problems to supervision immediately.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and accept additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

English fluency

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

RF scanner

Pallet jack

Order picker

Job description

4565 Industrial Parkway, Cleveland, Ohio 44135 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.

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

Compensation Range for the Position:

$14.82 - $18.90 - $22.97 USD

Target Cash Profit Sharing for the Position:

5.00%

Offer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent.

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.

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Oatey is committed to a safe and transparent hiring process. Please be aware of fraudulent recruiting communications.

How to recognize official Oatey communication:

• Emails will come from @oatey.com or [e-mail]
• We do not use unofficial or misspelled domains

What Oatey will never do:

• Ask for payment or fees at any stage
• Request sensitive personal or financial information early in the process
• Make a job offer without interviews

If something seems suspicious, do not engage. Instead, verify roles through our careers site and please make us aware by contacting [e-mail].

At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career.