Material Handler at Mueller Water Products in Brownsville, TX

Job description

Who We Are: Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc. For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America. Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations. By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application. 

Material Handler Job Title: Warehouse Worker (Material Handler) Department: Materials Dept. Reports to: Warehouse Team Lead The primary function of this position is responsible to ship, receive, and deliver supplies, materials and equipment, and maintain inventory control and records; perform related work. Primary Functional Responsibilities: · Shipping and loading trucks: checks identification, reports shortages or damage, moves, stores, stacks, and arranges · Operate a power lift truck, hand truck, dolly, or other device · Receives and unloads freight both manually or with equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks · Inventory transfer: unloads, moves, and stores a variety of materials, parts, or products using standardized procedures · Must be able to identify, record, and keep like parts together · Familiarity with inventory and scales materials · Maintaining inventory records, inventory adjustments, ship confirmations, receiving tally and scrap entry · Preform Cycle counts and other related duties · Wear the proper PPE and follow safety guidelines and procedures · Works effectively with others, following company Core Values and Standard of Conduct · Fills-in for other positions when needed · Perform other related duties as directed Required Skills : · Bilingual · Ability to work around hot heavy machinery · Must have good written and oral communication skills · Must have 2+ years of shipping experience in a manufacturing/warehouse setting · Forklift certified · Forklift, standup, sit-down experience · Knowledge of Fed Ex or UPS systems · Ability to use inventory scanners · Follow oral and written instructions and prints · Multitask and self-motivated Physical Requirements : · Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hands and arm’s length, push, pull, stoop, kneel, and crouch. · Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds, and up to 100 pounds. · Specific vision requirements include close vision and color vision. · Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time. · Ability to work in an open warehouse environment, subject to seasonal weather (high Heat index in the summer and cold in winter). EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

 Other Compensation & Benefits: Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid