Parts Picker - Material Handler

A.O. Smith; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 68,880 - 137,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Company-sponsored life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A.O. Smith is seeking a Material Handler to support production through efficient material movement, inventory control, and warehouse organization. You will read work orders, ensure timely stocking, and maintain clean, safe work areas while flexibly supporting various tasks and stations.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, operate a picker and forklift, and stand/walk throughout the shift. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be self-motivated, well organized, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Proficiency with basic computer tasks is expected.

Responsibilities

• Pull materials to the assembly station and return empty totes to the warehouse.
• Replenish warehouse stock and keep oldest stock in front.
• Prepare literature packagers for production at workstations.

Skills

Self-starter

Organized

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

Warehouse scanners

Job description

Primary Function

Candidate will be responsible for completing training and performing the following job functions:

Responsibilities

1. Pulls materials to the assembly station for production. Returns the empty totes to the warehouse.
2. Replenish warehouse with new stock, keeping oldest stock in front.
3. Bring literature packagers to the workstations needed for production.
4. Responsible for maintaining organized, identified racks and staging areas.
5. Responsible for communication with supervisor and leaders of potential parts shortages, or overages for manufactured items.
6. Assist with removal of cardboard, pallets and trash.
7. Assist with daily cycle counts and inventory control in production areas.
8. Read work orders, production schedules, or follow oral instructions to determine materials needed.
9. Responsible for overall shop cleanliness and appearance.
10. Will perform Material Handler functions as needed in accordance with required work instructions, such as forklift license and use of Warehouse scanners.
11. Must be flexible and willing to work in different areas and on different tasks
12. Must be able to safely operate a picker and a forklift
13. Must be able to stand and walk for entire shift, without the need to sit down
14. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
15. Comply with all the safety, quality, and procedure requirements as noted in the applicable Work Instructions.
16. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Employee must have good job performance and attendance.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must be a self-starter, well organized, able to work both independently and as a team member, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing and frequent bending and reaching.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and with assistance.

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.