Material Handler

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.

The Material Handler is responsible for receiving, handling, organizing, and moving materials throughout the facility to support warehouse and operational activities. This role ensures materials are accurately stored, staged, and available when needed while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and organize incoming materials and products.
• Load, unload, move, and stage materials throughout the facility.
• Prepare materials for production, shipment, or distribution.
• Maintain accurate inventory and ensure materials are stored in designated locations.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, as applicable.
• Assist with inventory counts and resolve material discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Properly handle company equipment, tools, and materials.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse, production, and other internal teams.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous warehouse, material handling, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle materials as required.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment safely, or willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and move materials as required by the position.
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.

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.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology!