Material Handler

Material Handler

Date: May 30, 2026

Location(s):

Appleton, WI, US, 54914

Company: A. O. Smith Corporation

Business Unit: NAWT

Workplace Setting: Onsite

Company / Location Information

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.

Primary Function

The Material Handler is responsible for transferring items to the assembly lines to increase efficiency of production. Provide any materials for the operators. Operates electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift to move products or materials. Unloads incoming products. Loads outgoing products. Checks physical inventory to packing slips. Organizes stock and restocks.

Pay: Starting at $21.01/hr with the opportunity to be at $23.34/hr after step increases throughout the first 12 months.

Hours: 1st Shift (Monday- Friday), 7:00am- 3:30pm, some OT as needed (possible Saturdays)

Responsibilities

• Pulls materials to the assembly station as needed for production. Returns the empty totes to warehouse.

• Replenish warehouse with new stock, keeping oldest stock in front.

• Bring Literature packages to the workstations as needed for production.

• Responsible for maintaining organized, identified racks, and staging areas.

• Responsible for communication with supervisor and leaders of potential parts shortages, or overages for manufactured items.

• Assist with removal of dunnage such as cardboard, pallets and trash.

• Assist with daily cycle counts and inventory control in production areas.

• Read work orders, production schedules, or follow oral instructions to determine materials needed.

• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on racks as needed.

• Responsible for overall shop cleanliness and appearance. Responsible for following general safe work practices. Responsible for maintaining equipment and completing work order request to correct issues.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge and navigation is helpful. Must have a valid state driver’s license and the aptitude to obtain a company forklift license prior to performing forklift duties.

• Excellent communication skills via written and oral.

• Promotes a safe and organized work area.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum of 6 months related work experience.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing and frequent bending and reaching.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and with assistance

We Offer

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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ADA Statement & EEO Statement

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.

Nearest Major Market:Appleton

Nearest Secondary Market:Oshkosh