Material Handler

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, GF Thompson, 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?

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Position Summary:

Accurately processes all customer and replenishment orders in a manner to ensure safety, quality and performance goals are met on a daily basis in our Plastics Department. This position is 3rd Shift with the work schedule Monday through Friday 10:00PM-06:30AM.

Position Responsibilities:

•  Pull raw material request orders for delivery to specified work centers in production and properly scan in RF device; supply required consumables to production areas and handle disposal of some waste from the production floor, i.e., bad pallets, recyclables, etc.

• Return material to the raw warehouse and consolidate into existing bays where possible upon put away and properly scan in RF device

• Follow all safety procedures, including safety startup checklists at the beginning of the shift for powered industrial vehicles, notifying the team leader/supervisor of any equipment problems immediately, wearing all required PPE, participating in 6S events, and maintaining good housekeeping and execution of standard work

• Report any scrap, damaged product, or quality problems to the team leader/supervisor immediately

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers by willingness to take on additional responsibility and/or support as assigned

Knowledge and Experience:

• One to four (1-4) years of experience in a Manufacturing setting

• Good communication skills, English fluency, both verbal and written

• Must be able to comply with manufacturer's weight limit to wear required safety tether for picking at elevated locations

• Demonstrated ability in proper freight handling. Working knowledge of all hazardous shipping rules and regulations

• Willingness to work and to follow instructions

• Reading ability sufficient to identify labels and understand written documentation

• Cooperative attitude toward co-workers and supervisors.

• Willingness to partner, collaborate with teammates, and take on additional duties and projects as needed

Education and Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent required