Material Handler II

Watts Water Technologies; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies in Sparks, NV is seeking a detail-oriented Material Handler II to support plant operations. You will receive, store, issue materials, operate forklifts, perform cycle counts, and ensure accurate inventory records in a fast-paced environment.

First shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates should have at least 3 years of materials handling experience, strong math and computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in materials handling or warehouse operations.
• Proficient math skills and basic computer skills for inventory transactions.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and wear PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and issue materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Operate fork trucks, reach trucks, and picker trucks.
• Pick items and package/ship materials.
• Perform inventory counts and system transactions to maintain records.
• Support flow of materials through the supply chain.

Skills

Materials handling

Warehouse operations

English literacy

Inventory counting

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fork trucks

Reach trucks

Picker trucks

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

This detail-oriented Material Handler II plays a critical role in supporting plant operations by receiving, storing, counting, issuing, and transacting equipment, materials, products, supplies, tools, and inventories. This position reports to the Distribution Operations Supervisor. This role is onsite and is based in our Sparks, NV location. First Shift Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. (over time as needed on front end of shift).

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and issue materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Operate multiple types of material handling equipment, including fork trucks, reach trucks, and picker trucks.
• Pick items according to established procedures and package and ship materials.
• Use scanners for inventory transactions and perform cycle counts.
• Conduct physical and scale counting to ensure accurate inventory levels.
• Complete system transactions and procedures to maintain inventory records.
• Ensure a flow of materials throughout the supply chain to support operations.
• Perform physical inventories and assist with other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in materials handling or warehouse operations.
• Proficient math skills and basic computer skills for performing inventory transactions.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Physical capability to occasionally stand, sit, use hands to handle, feel, and lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to pass a pre-hire drug test, including for marijuana.
• Ensure company policies are followed.
• Enforce company safety policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

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.

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 Sparks location in Nevada. Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.

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.

Watts in it for you

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world-class, water-related solutions focused on: Drainage and Water Reuse HVAC and Hot Water Plumbing and Flow Control Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting.

We are a $1.9 billion global company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty-four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages.

As a people-first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected. We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world - a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, a partnership with Planet Water Foundation.

Specialties: Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas

Headquarters Americas & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA; Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China

Company Size: About 5,000 employees

Website: http://www.watts.com/ http://www.wattsindustries.com/ http://www.wattsasia.com/

Industry: Machinery

Founded: 1874