Material Handler II

Oatey Fr; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Oatey is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Buford, GA to support daily operations in material handling, order picking, and shipping readiness. You will use RF scanners, operate forklifts, and assist with cycle counts to ensure accuracy and efficiency. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.

The role requires 2–4 years of related experience, high school diploma, and forklift certification. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered in a high‑performance environment.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of related work experience.
• Computer literacy required.
• Forklift certification/authorization required; ability to operate all material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Use material handling equipment to place merchandise in proper locations.
• Select and load orders; verify SKU and complete transactions via RF process.
• Support replenishment for shipping area into pick lines.
• Perform cycle-counts, rework and return goods duties as assigned.
• Verify quantities in system transactions and address losses/damages nightly.
• Collaborate with associates and take on additional tasks with a positive attitude.

Skills

Computer literacy

Forklift certification

English fluency

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Material handling equipment

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?

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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 possible
• Select and load orders while verifying the SKU with the product and completing all transactions through radio frequency process
• Support the replenishing function for the shipping area into the pick lines
• Support Operations with Cycle‑Count responsibilities; perform rework and return goods duties as assigned
• Ensure lost product and damages are processed on a nightly basis; verify all quantities on system transactions
• Willingness to partner, collaborate with other associates, and take on additional duties and projects as needed with a positive attitude

Knowledge and Experience

• Two to Four (2-4) years of related work experience
• Computer literacy
• Forklift 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 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.

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