Job Details

Material Handler

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Core Responsibilities

• From written or verbal instructions uses hand or power forklift to transport requested material or parts to proper production area or the department or plant.
• Must be able to identify parts by part number as indicated on route sheet and shop prints.
• Must be familiar with plant product terminology and various department and machine locations so production delays are avoided.
• As required, must stack and store parts and materials in a safe manner and help with inventory control.
• Maintain good communication with production supervisors, machine operators, managers, and other support personnel.
• Must be capable of operating all types of powered industrial vehicles within the facility.
• Must maintain material handling equipment in a clean and safe operating condition.
• Must be positive team contributor who works well with all team members and understands they are a service provider to all operational team members.
• Participate in training activities, both on and off site
• Document and maintain required records, and follow-up as required on all deficiencies.
• Work safely by following all safety policies, procedures and actively participate in all site safety programs.
• Identify root cause of issues during production and document issue on action logs.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities

Qualifications

• Experience in operating a forklift or other material handling equipment up to 3 months.
• Requires the ability to read and write and follow instructions.
• Must prioritize material handling work to quickly and efficiently complete tasks.
• Must pass material handling training and test in order to be certified to operate material handling equipment.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime, as needed, to fulfill this job's responsibility to the plant along with multi-shift operations.
• Maintain a good safety record and monitor unsafe conditions throughout the plant.
• Be able to follow detailed work orders, modify same through supervision or lead-person as required.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.