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Tugger Operator - 3rd Shift
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Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, 03235, USA
Listed on 2026-02-01
Listing for:
Watts Water Technologies
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Material Handler
Job Description & How to Apply Below
**** 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.
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* What we do:
** For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.
The Tugger Operator is the materials owner for the department that they support. They are peer to the VSTL or “Lead Person” in the department of support. As an equal member of the Tier 2 team they participate in daily management activities and communicate challenges related to material flow and supply chain. They are expected to work consistently to improve the material delivery process within their area of responsibility recognizing their primary customer is the assembler on the line.
** Primary
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
*** Respond to all pulls for material from the cells.
* Act as the link from outside partners with internal material controls.
* Ensure all transactions for movement of material are executed properly.
* Continuously improve the material support function to the Cells.
* Identify any material discrepancies and communicate with the team
* Reconcile any identified inventory discrepancies at the time of recognition
* Support any emergency need for materials identified by the cells
* Work to identify root cause of the stock out and work with the cross-functional team to implement solutions to avoid that same cause in the future
* Fill all Kanban pulls from raw material on pitch If for any reason a run cannot be made on time it is your responsibility to elevate the issue and ask for help to recover if necessary
* Execute all Kanban triggers to outside partners
* Identify and communicate any opportunities for improvement
* Actively participate in kaizen and all shifts change meetings
* Communicate with the team to ensure all safety issues are documented and brought communicated through the near miss process.
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* Required Qualifications:
*** Good math skills
* Ability to read, write and understand English
* Previous assembly experience preferred
* Strong manual dexterity skills
* Detailed oriented.
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* Preferred Qualifications:
*** High School Diploma or GED
** General Applicable Company
Competencies:
*** Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
* Punctuality and dependability.
* Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
* Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
* Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
* Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs:
Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.
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* Working Conditions:
*** While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site in a manufacturing facility. You will be required to work at the Company’s Franklin location in New Hampshire. Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.
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* Physical Requirements:
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* * Ability to stand for long periods of time.*
* * Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.*
* * Ability to push and pull up to 30 pounds.*
* * Ability to physically move around manufacturing floor.*
* * Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.*
* * Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.***#LI Onsite
**** 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…
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