Material Handler II

FHLB Des Moines; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Oatey in Buford, GA is seeking a dependable Material Handler to support daily warehouse operations. You will move, count, and prepare inventory for shipment using RF devices, ensuring accuracy and safety. Candidates should have 2–4 years of related experience and forklift certification; high school diploma or equivalent is required.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate receiving, order fulfillment, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of related work experience.
• Forklift certification/authorization required.
• Proficient in English; strong communication skills.
• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic math skills for common unit measures.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment and place merchandise in assigned locations.
• Select and load orders; verify SKU and complete RF transactions.
• Support replenishment for shipping area into pick lines.
• Assist with cycle-counts, rework, and return duties as needed.
• Document losses and damages; verify quantities in system nightly.

Skills

Forklift certified

English fluency

Material handling

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanning

Job description

1911 Satellite Blvd, Buford, Georgia 30518 United States of AmericaWhy 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:Completes various material handling functions such as put-away, replenishment, selection, loading, cycle-counting and other duties to support the operation as assigned while ensuring safety, quality and performance goals are achieved on a daily basis.Position Responsibilities:Use material handling equipment to ensure merchandise is placed in its properly assigned location as soon as possibleSelect and load orders while verifying the SKU with the product and completing all transactions through radio frequency processSupport the replenishing function for the shipping area into the pick linesSupport Operations with Cycle-Count responsibilities; perform rework and return goods duties as assignedEnsure lost product and damages are processed on a nightly basis; verify all quantities on system transactionsWillingness to partner, collaborate with other associates, and take on additional duties and projects as needed with a positive attitudeKnowledge and Experience:Two to Four (2-4) years of related work experienceComputer literacyForklift operator certification/authorization required. Must be able to operate all types of material handling equipment in the facility.Working knowledge of corporate safety program and emergency preparedness plans.Excellent communications skills, English fluency, both verbal and written.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.Education and Certification:High School Diploma or equivalent requiredOatey Total RewardsGenerous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balanceAnnual Discretionary Cash Profit SharingImmediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensationMarket leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependentsSignificant 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 associatesPaid Maternity and Paid Parental LeaveTuition reimbursementA strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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.