Material Specialist 2nd shift

Mueller Water Products; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with 5% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Vacation and paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement and student debt retirement matching

Well-being program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-provided life insurance

Job summary

Mueller Water Products is seeking a Material Specialist for their 2nd Shift in Cleveland, TN. In this role, you will support the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality flow control devices while managing inventory and shipping functions.

The ideal candidate will have forklift experience, a high school diploma, and strong communication skills. The job offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive both stand-up and sit-down forklift models.
• Familiarity with inventory management and use of scales is required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing and distribution of flow control devices.
• Check identification and manage shipping and material loading.
• Maintain inventory records and perform cycle counts.

Skills

Forklift experience

Inventory familiarity

Ability to multitask

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Material Specialist 2nd Shift

This role supports the manufacturing and distribution of high‐quality flow control devices in a dynamic industrial environment.

Essential Functions

• Shipping and loading trucks: checks identification, reports shortages or damage, moves, stores, stacks, and arranges.
• Prepare material to be shipped.
• Inventory transfer, unloads, moves, and stores a variety of materials, parts, or products using standardized procedures.
• Identify, count (including weigh count), record, and keep like parts together.
• Maintain inventory records, inventory completions, inventory adjustments, ship confirmations, receiving tally and scrap entry.
• Perform cycle counts and other related duties.
• Operate a power lift truck, hand truck, dolly, or other device.
• Wear the proper PPE for each task given.
• Perform other related duties as directed.

Required Qualifications

• Forklift experience – must be able to drive both stand‑up and sit‑down models.
• Familiarity with inventory and scales.
• Follow oral and written instructions and work orders.
• Multitask, self‑motivated, and work with little to no supervision.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior work in a manufacturing environment.

Education & Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Valid Tennessee Driver’s License. Must have good written and oral communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hand’s and arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision and color vision.
• Ability to use power tools, air tools and other vibratory tools.
• Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work around hot heavy machinery.
• Ability to work in an open warehouse environment, subject to seasonal weather (hot/cold).
• Must be able to function in a high‑pressure production type environment.

Travel Requirements

No overnight travel is required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 5% company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits.
• Vacation and paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and student debt retirement matching.
• Well‑being program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company‑provided life insurance and supplemental insurance at group rates.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mueller Water Products, Inc., its subsidiaries, and affiliates are equal‑employment employers. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression), age, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with applicable law.