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.
The Material Handler plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient movement, storage, and distribution of materials and components. This position supports the production process by ensuring that all required materials are available, properly stored, and delivered to the appropriate departments in a timely manner. The Material Handler works closely with production, inventory control, kitting and shipping/receiving teams to ensure smooth operations and minimize production downtime.
- Safely load & unload materials from trucks, containers and delivery vehicles.
- Check incoming materials for quality, quantity, and compliance with purchase orders and specifications.
- Store materials and components in the designated areas, following safety, organizational, and accessibility guidelines.
- Keep storage areas clean, organized, and free from obstructions to optimize space and ensure materials are easy to locate.
- Monitor stock levels regularly to ensure materials are available for production needs. Report low stock levels to the inventory manager or supervisor.
- Participate in periodic physical inventory counts, comparing actual stock levels to records in the inventory system
- Pick, pack, and deliver materials to the appropriate production areas in a timely manner.
- Provide support as needed for receiving and managing indirect materials.
- Ensure prompt communication regarding waste disposal with assigned contractors.
Work Experience Requirements
- Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in a material handling or warehouse role, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of safety practices in material handling, especially related to industrial and manufacturing environment.
- Basic understanding of inventory control and shipping/receiving processes.
- Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Forklift/Reach truck license is mandatory.
- Physical ability to lift, carry, and move materials of varying weights and sizes.
- Experience on ERP systems (SAP) is advantageous.
Educational Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; some technical or vocational training in logistics, warehouse operations, or related fields is a plus.
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 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.
