Material Handler; 1st Shift Mon-Thurs, xSchedule

Who We Are

Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc.

For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.

Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life's most essential resource, with exceptional people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion, and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives, and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.

By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.

Mueller Water Products is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and has an immediate opening for a Material Handler in our newest Kimball, TN facility. For over 160 years, MWP’s manufacturing commitment has ensured one of the world’s most precious resources—clean drinking water—reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being.

As a Material Handler
, you will help support the safe and efficient flow of raw and finished materials around the warehouse and production facility.

• Conduct shipping and loading duties, including checking identification, reporting any shortages or damages, moving, storing, stacking, and arranging products.
• Receive and unload freight, both manually or with equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Transfer inventory using standardized procedures, including unloading, moving, and storing a variety of materials, parts, or products of varying sizes.
• Ensure the identification, recording, and organization of similar parts together.
• Assist in weighing or counting materials.
• Maintain inventory records, including inventory adjustments, ship confirmations, receiving tallies, and scrap entries. Conduct cycle counts as needed.
• Safely operate power lift trucks (PIT), hand trucks, dollies, overhead cranes, and other rigging devices, ensuring that pedestrians and contractors are safely distanced during operation.
• Prepare material for safe movement, shipping, and storage.
• Maintain equipment by performing routine operator-level preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, troubleshooting malfunctions, and ordering repairs as needed. Maintain required logs and equipment checks.
• Maintain continuity among work shifts in pass‑off procedure by documenting actions, irregularities, and continuing operational needs, as well as communicating issues or irregularities to appropriate team lead or supervisor.
• Keep work areas and department clean and organized.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to all relevant safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations and flagging any equipment or safety issues to the appropriate team lead, supervisor, maintenance, or EHS personnel utilizing “Stop, Call, Wait” procedure.
• Perform any other related duties as directed.

• Strong personal commitment to safety standards in industrial and/or manufacturing environments.
• Able to utilize basic computer functions.
• Usage of handheld scanners, label printers, etc.

• Must have high school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Holds valid driver’s license.

• 2‑3 years warehousing and forklift operating experience.

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety…