Material Specialist

Mueller Company (Mueller Co.), the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries, has an opening for a Materials Specialist position based in our Cleveland, TN Facility. The primary function of this position is responsible for delivering supplies and materials to necessary departments. Prepare materials for the next stage in process while maintaining inventory control and records. Essential Functions: Unloads, moves, and stores a variety of materials, parts, or products using standardized procedures. Moves materials between departments: follow routing or tickets to fill orders from storage, stock, or other departments. Must be able to identify, count (including weigh count), record, and keep like parts together. Prep materials for the next stage in process: place materials on pallets, trays, racks, etc., install strapping, bracing, or padding. Maintain inventory controls and records as defined in standard work utilizing MRP systems and devices. Perform Cycle counts and other related duties. Operate a power lift truck, hand truck, pallet jack, or other manual or powered devices. Wear the proper PPE for each task given. Perform other related duties as directed. Required Physical Requirements: Possess fingertip and hand dexterity 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 Ability to read and comprehend information on labels Ability to stand for extended periods of time Ability to work around hot machinery Ability to work in an open warehouse environment, subject to seasonal weather (hot/cold) Required Experience Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent Must have good written and oral communication skills Must have 2 years of shipping experience in a manufacturing/warehouse setting Fluency in MRP systems and devices Forklift experience Adhere to all safety and quality policies Familiarity with inventory and scales Follow oral and written instructions and work orders Multitask, self-motivated, and work with little to no supervision Additional Details: Mueller Company offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical and dental insurance, 401K plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan program, short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, tuition reimbursement program, company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and much more. Mueller Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law. Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure® Mueller Water Products, Inc. (www.muellerwaterproducts.com) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water in North America. Our broad product and service portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, pipe connection and repair products, metering products, leak detection, and pipe condition assessment. We help municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service and prioritize capital spending, demonstrating why Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure®. Mueller Water Products brands include Mueller®, Echologics®, Hydro Gate®, Hydro-Guard®, HYMAX®, Jones®, Krausz®, Mi.Net®, Milliken®, Pratt®, Pratt Industrial®, Singer®, and U.S. Pipe Valve & Hydrant.