Shipping Handler in Vista at Watkins Wellness

Job Description

Watkins Wellness, established in 1977 in Vista, Calif., is dedicated to promoting wellness to consumers who live active lifestyles and are health conscious. The company manufactures the Endless Pools® line of aquatic fitness products, and is also the world's largest manufacturer of hot tubs, including Hot Spring® Spas, Hot Spot® Spas, Caldera® Spas, and the American Hydrotherapy Systems spa brands. The Watkins Wellness dealer network extends into all 50 states and more than 70 countries. Watkins Wellness is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS), a Fortune 500 company whose products include Behr® paint; Delta® and Hansgrohe® faucets, bath and shower fixtures; KraftMaid® and Merillat® cabinets and Milgard® windows and doors. For more information about us, please visit our website at www.watkinsmfg.com.

We are hiring a Shipping Distribution Handler to work out of our Vista, CA headquarters!

IN A NUTSHELL
Are you a safety focused, detail oriented, forklift certified professional? As the Shipping Distribution Handler you will pull loads based on a loading manifest from the Dealer Support Department, pulling and stacking the spas in order to prepare for shipping. You’ll also be responsible for ensuring that all parts, covers, and spas are loaded correctly and in good condition.

IS THIS YOU?

• Can you drive a forklift? You will be responsible for loading shipments safely and efficiently.
• Are you quality focused? You’ll ensure that all parts, covers, and spas are loaded correctly and in good condition.
• Are you detail oriented? You will be responsible for the accuracy of shipments as well as the care of finished goods.
• Are you a team player? You may assist in various areas of production as needed.

WHAT YOU NEED

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift Certified.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with all levels within the organization.
• Strong ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English. Ability to speak Spanish a plus.

We look for candidates that exhibit The Watkins Way (always Ethical, endeavors to be Transparent, embraces Inclusion, welcomes Diverse backgrounds and perspectives, Accommodating, believes in Work-Life Balance, puts Safety First, Accountable, values Relationships, Passionate, Team Player, and Goal Driven).

The employee must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Watkins Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer.