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!
What You Will Contribute:
The Production I Materials is responsible for the support of all departments (plant and administration) in the Milwaukee Facility and for observing safe work habits and maintaining cleanliness of work area. You will proceed under general supervision and your work will be subject to process and final inspection in accordance with Badger Meter's quality management system. You may be assigned to work in other departments or perform other duties as instructed by management.
Job Duties:
Packer:
Fills customer parts orders from floor stock and shuttles
Replenishes stock per service parts shortage report
Processes inventory transactions in inventory control system resulting from stock replenishment
Utilize inventory control system to print and review releasable order report and release customer orders.
Prepares materials for shipment to other Badger Meter facilities and prepares appropriate shipping documents
Ability to read and understand customer orders
Prepares and packs customer orders for shipment, double checking parts for pick accuracy.
Packs parts securely into cartons per most recent department standards and methods
Maintains carton stock at station
Processes courier packages through computerized shipping system.
Sets up and operates hot stamping and engraving machines as part of the identification procedure for meters and parts
Stores Keeper:
Performs diversified material movement tasks by utilizing hand, power trucks and electric hoist
Locates, selects, and issues productive materials, parts and assemblies to requesting departments throughout the plant and work centers for current shift production and staging of next-shift start up as directed by management or cell workers
Receives, counts, weighs, records, prints ID tags and stores production materials and parts and performs the related inventory transactions in inventory control and production reporting systems
Performs floor to file cycle counts and quarterly inventory audits. Removes ID tags from all reusable containers
Performs loading and unloading of trucks, pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand as required or with electric hoist
Prepares the necessary documents for product processed by outside vendors. Consolidates inventory in bins to reduce storage space needed
May fulfill pick lists, resupply orders and outside operation orders
Shipping/Receiving:
Performs diversified distribution tasks
Utilizes power trucks to move product throughout the plant
Receives, identifies, inspects and enters into the inventory control software all incoming materials
Delivers the incoming materials and parts to production and support departments
Locate, prepare and stage for pick-up outgoing shipments, checking quantities against the customer orders and adhering to special shipping and labeling requirements of the material and customer
Process shipments through the Transportation Management Software
Loads and unloads outgoing and incoming truck shipments
Loads trailers and prepares documents for product going to other Badger Meter facilities
Unloads trailers from other Badger Meter facilities verifying incoming products to supporting documentation
Education and Experience:
High School Degree/GED preferred
0-1 years of related experience preferred
Qualifications:
Basic ability to read and understand customer orders required
Basic proficiency with computers required
Ability to pass internal forklift and hazmat training if applicable required
Basic skills in math
Ability to read, write and speak English required
Competencies:
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.
Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
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.
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a manufacturing environment.
Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.
Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
Must be able to pass audiogram test.
Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:
Competitive Pay
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
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