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Warehouse and Production Associate  

Global Water Technology, Inc.

Executive Narrative: The Warehouse & Production Associate is responsible for carrying out the logistics of receiving, processing, storing, and sending inventory according to purchase orders and shipping schedules. Their duties include loading orders onto trucks and shipping containers, organizing incoming stock, and putting the appropriate labels on outgoing parcels. Duties will also include assisting production associates in chemical product handling, transfers, and batch making. 

Key Responsibilities:

Shipping and Receiving 

· Preparing orders for shipment / picking and palletizing customer orders

· Using forklift to load and unload trucks as well as move products around the warehouse as instructed

Inventory

· Basic inventory management such as checking raw material and finished good inventory quantities and reporting to manager 

Chemical Handling

· Chemical handling such as chemical transfers and batch making. Batch making includes: following recipe, weighing out ingredients, and quality control.

· Stage orders for future deliveries 

General Maintenance

· Housekeeping and cleanliness duties / responsible for maintaining clean & organized environment in the warehouse and the property 

Typical Qualifications:

· 1 to 5 years in a warehouse or inventory management position or other related work. 

· Forklift training and experience is preferred but not required. (Certification & Training Provided)

· High school graduation or GED required; preference will be given to a candidate with college experience.

· Cross functionality is a necessary part of this position. 

· The successful candidate will contribute to the overall friendly, hardworking culture that GWT has established. 

· Attention to detail and cleanliness are a must. 

· The successful candidate for this position must pass a drug screening and background check. 

· General computer skills, able to use inventory management software.

Working Conditions: The Warehouse & Production Associate is a warehouse-based position. All of the workload is performed within GWT’s warehouse facility. 

The Warehouse & Production Associate will occasionally be expected to be available outside of standard business hours to support the warehouse and production needs of the company’s clients. 

Physical Requirements: This position can be physically demanding. This includes the requirement to stand for extended periods of time and lift heavy objects on a regular basis. The Warehouse & Production Associate is required to move around a production and warehouse environment. The Warehouse & Production Associate will need to be able to carry products (e.g. chemical pails, softener salt, raw materials) of up to 50 to 80 lbs.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive group health care benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.

• Access to industry-leading training, leadership development, and mentoring programs designed to foster long-term career success.

• Career advancement opportunities within a growing, nationally recognized organization in the water treatment and safety industry—an essential, recession-resilient, and pandemic-resilient field.

Statement of Inclusiveness: 

Global Water Technology, Inc. (GWT) is an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity within our company. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute their best work. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

About Global Water Technology: Global Water Technology (GWT) is redefining excellence in commercial and industrial water treatment—and the nation is taking notice. Recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing companies, GWT continuously earns a place on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list. Since our founding in 1990, we’ve built a reputation as a trusted partner across diverse sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, commercial real estate, data centers, food and beverage, and new construction.

Our success is powered by our people—a team of dedicated experts who share a passion for solving complex challenges and delivering measurable results. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where innovation thrives, professional growth is encouraged, and every team member has the tools and support to succeed. At GWT, we know that when our people succeed, our clients succeed.

We put clients at the center of everything we do, listening closely to understand their goals, challenges, and unique environments. By blending cutting-edge, data-driven applications with decades of hands-on expertise, we help them dramatically reduce water consumption, extend the life of their systems, and gain unmatched insight into water performance.

At GWT, we don’t just treat water—we build lasting partnerships, invest in our people, and empower our clients to achieve smarter, more sustainable operations while protecting one of the world’s most valuable resources.