Smith-Blair 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 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

THE ROLE: The Material Handler will be responsible for moving required parts materials equipment and supplies to their proper location. Qualified candidates must also be willing to work various shifts and weekends when required.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• 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 jobs 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.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

In this role the working environment is both an indoor climate-controlled office and plant manufacturing environment. The physical demands may include but are not limited to occasionally lifting up to 35 pounds and prolonged exposure to indoor and outdoor environments.

SALARY:

The hourly pay range for this position is from a starting rate of $xxx to $xxxx At Xylem we offer a generous benefit package including Medical Dental Vision plans 401(k) with company contribution vacation pay based on years of service and eleven (11) paid holidays.

At Xylem we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation marital status medical conditions or disability genetic information age or other non-merit factors.

Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the worlds water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used conserved and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move treat analyze monitor and return water to the environment in public utility industrial residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water electric and gas utilities.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.

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.