Material Handler-Warehouse

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for safely, efficiently, and accurately handling, moving, and storing materials within the warehouse. This role supports daily warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and order fulfillment, ensuring timely and accurate movement of goods to meet customer and operational requirements.

Material Handling & Movement

• Load, unload, move, and stack products using pallet jacks, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment.
• Transport materials to designated storage locations or production areas.
• Ensure proper handling procedures to prevent product damage.

Shipping & Receiving

• Assist with receiving inbound materials by verifying counts, inspecting condition, and documenting discrepancies.
• Prepare outbound shipments by staging, palletizing, labeling, and wrapping materials.
• Complete all required documentation accurately.

Inventory Control

• Pick, pack, and stage orders according to pick lists or work orders.
• Perform cycle counts and report inventory variances.
• Maintain organized, clean, and accessible storage areas.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company safety rules, OSHA standards, and equipment operating guidelines.
• Inspect forklifts and material-handling equipment daily before use.
• Report safety hazards, equipment defects, or incidents immediately.

General Warehouse Operations

• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Assist other team members and support cross-functional warehouse tasks as needed.
• Meet productivity, accuracy, and quality standards.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior warehouse or materialhandling experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and stand for long periods.
• Basic computer or scanner skills for inventory transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred

• Forklift certification (sitdown, standup, or reach truck).
• Experience with WMS or ERP systems.
• Experience in a fastpaced warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and timemanagement skills
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Reliable, punctual, and safetyfocused
• Good communication skills
• Problemsolving ability and willingness to learn

Work Environment

• Warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures
• Frequently requires bending, lifting, climbing, pushing/pulling equipment
• May require overtime or weekend work during peak periods

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.