Material Specialist

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 Specialist

Mueller Company, a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products and publicly traded company (NYSE: MWA) is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and North America's largest and only full-line supplier of potable water distribution products.  

 

SUMMARY  

 

The driving force behind our growth at Mueller is our people. The facilities maintenance position is a crucial part of our team in helping us to ensure that we deliver quality to our customers.  

This position works in an industrial environment that is hot, humid, and noisy and works around dust grease, oil, and other chemical substances. This is a non-climate-controlled facility, meaning temperatures can be very high in the summer, and cold in the winter. Operators will perform tasks such as lifting, up to 50 lbs., walking, climbing, pushing, twisting, and stooping to perform the responsibilities of this role.  

 

Essential Functions 

 

• Receives and unloads freight both manually or with equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks 

• Checks identification, reports shortages or damage, moves, stores, stacks, and arranges 

• Inventory transfer - unloads, moves, and stores a variety of materials, parts, or products using standardized procedures 

• Must be able to identify, count (including weigh count), record, and keep like parts together 

• Maintaining 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 

 

• Must have prior receiving experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment 

• Must be able to flex sift as needed 

• Experience with problem solving and finding alternative solutions.  

• Strong safety record 

• Must be able to drive a standup and sit-down forklifts 

• Must be able to use a powered and manual pallet jack 

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

 

• Ability to see needs and identify potential issues that could disrupt workflow 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

 

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 

• Good written and oral communication skills 

• 2+ years of shipping experience in a manufacturing/warehouse setting 

• Forklift experience  

• Familiarity with inventory and scales 

• Follow oral and written instructions and work orders 

• Multitask, self-motivated, and work with little to no supervision   

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

 

• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. 

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hands and arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch.  

• Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds, and 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.  

 

Mueller is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.  

We encourage anyone with the required skills to apply.  

 

This job description is subject to change at any time. This document does not limit management’s right to proscribe or restrict the tasks or duties that may be assigned or reassigned.

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department. 

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