1st Shift Material Handler III - Bulk Unloader

4700 West 160th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44135 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?

Cleveland Manufacturing Because our business is growing, we need to hire top talent. We're hoping you're that future team member!

The Cleveland plant is an air-conditioned environment with a team atmosphere and a commitment to safety and quality!

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
• Demonstrated ability to train and onboard new hires and ensuring they understand all warehouse operations and safety regulations
• Proficient in creating an overall training plan, scheduling with trainees, auditing the training process, updating the curriculum as needed
• Demonstrated ability to achieve performance metrics at and above standard (safety, quality, and productivity)

Knowledge And Experience

• Three to Five (3-5) 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 including forklift, reach truck, walkie, stock picker, and loader
• Excellent understanding of supply-chain logistics management and carrier routing requirements
• Working knowledge of corporate safety program and emergency preparedness plans
• 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
• Ability problem solve and apply critical-thinking skills
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written

Education and Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Compensation Range for the Position: $15.99 - $20.79 - $25.58 USD

Target Cash Profit Sharing for the Position: 5.00%

Offer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent. 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.

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At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career. Apply today and grow with Oatey!