Material Handler - 1st shift

Why Badger Meter?
 

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource.  For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient.  Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.  

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource. 
 

What You Will Contribute:
 

Are you someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? Do you take pride in your organizational skills and ability to keep things moving smoothly? If so, Badger Meter wants you! We are looking to hire 2 Material Handlers, one in inventory and one in shipping. The hours will be 8am-5pm for shipping and 8:30am-5:30pm for inventory.

We're on the lookout for a motivated and detail-oriented first shift Material Handler to join our production team. In this role, you'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring that our materials flow seamlessly from receiving to shipping, and everywhere in between. You'll be instrumental in supporting our production processes and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our inventory.

The Material Handler is directly responsible for performing receiving, shipping, and storage functions in support of production operations according to established procedures. This position primarily requires the ability to move materials to and from material storage, shipping, receiving, and production areas with accurate and timely reporting of all material relocations.

Job Duties:

• Receive materials from external or internal suppliers according to established procedures including PO confirmations, hazardous material labeling, and reports of shipping damage.  

• Enter and prepare receiving information and documentation and distribute both documents and materials to next location according to procedure.  

• Prepare, package, weigh, mark and ship products to customers according to established procedures. Position requires deliveries to be made to and from external suppliers.  

• Perform cycle counts and inventory verifications and record in our LX system.

• Perform required housekeeping functions in order to maintain a safe, clean, and productive work environment.  

• Move products safely in and out of warehouses  

Education and Experience:

• High School/GED required

• 0-1 years of warehouse experience desired

Qualifications:

• If applicable, ability to pass internal forklift test

• Basic knowledge of inventory control preferred

• Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) required

• Basic computer knowledge and navigating a computer.

• Preferred use of inventory or shipping software (ERP, SAP, AS400 or other)

• Preferred use of RF scanners

• Preferred experience with cycle counting

Competencies:

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.

• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.

• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Working Conditions:

• This role requires overtime every other Saturday (6-8 hours) and flexibility for overtime during the week.

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment

• Must be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time

• Wage $15-16.50 Hourly

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Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

• Competitive Pay

• Annual Bonus

• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage 

• 15 days Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays  

• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation.  In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!

• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more 

• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 

• Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.  

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