Receiving Specialist

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Receive materials for the following functions:
  • Painted Parts Receiving/Storage/Put-Away: Receive painted parts, ensure proper labeling, and store them according to Stockroom guidelines.
  • Freight: Manage the receipt of freight shipments, verifying quantities, quality, and handling discrepancies, trailer inspections, and safe unloading.
  • Parcels: Oversee the receiving and inspection of parcel deliveries, ensuring timely and accurate receipt to achieve 24-hour turnaround time.
• Stockroom Support: Assist with material handling tasks as needed to support other Stockroom functions, including stock organization, and assist with material requisition pulling and material issue.
• Cross-functional Collaboration with Quality Control/Quality Inspection: Work closely with the Quality Inspection team to ensure that incoming materials meet company standards before being processed.
• Collaboration with Purchasing/Sourcing Team: Coordinate with the Purchasing team to ensure that materials are verified against Purchase Orders/Packing List and that all discrepancies are immediately communicated for proper resolution.
• Customer Collaboration: Collaborate with Stockroom customers (Production, Shipping, Aftermarket Parts, and other departments) to ensure timely receipt and handling of materials.
• Achieve 24-Hour Turnaround Goal: Ensure that materials are received, inspected, and put away within 24 hours of arrival to meet the company's turnaround time target.
• Forklift Operation: Operate a forklift to load and unload trucks and move materials.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Perform other tasks as directed by the Stockroom Lead and/or Supervisor to support operations.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 4+ years of experience in warehousing and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to obtain Forklift certification (stand-up forklift operation required).
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with various departments (Quality Control, Purchasing, Production, etc.).
• Basic math skills and computer skills to perform computer related functions and ERP transactions.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Shop floor working environment
• Noise level is moderate with intervals of spikes
• Required to wear safety glasses, steel toes, hearing protection and utilize other safety equipment as required while present on the shop floor

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds alone, 70 lbs. with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.