Shipper Receiver

YSI Incorporated; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a detail‑oriented Receiving, Inventory, and Material Control professional for our Winnipeg, MB site. You will unload shipments, verify items, and record receipts in SAP or similar ERP, while maintaining accurate inventory and organized storage.

You will pick, pack, and prepare orders for delivery, coordinate shipments, and support production with timely material availability. Prior ERP experience and forklift operation are a plus in a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Experience using ERP systems (e.g., SAP) for receiving and inventory control.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming shipments and verify items against packing slips or purchase orders.
• Receive materials into ERP systems and store them in designated locations.
• Track stock levels and conduct routine cycle counts to maintain accuracy.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment and customer delivery.
• Support production by delivering materials to the shop and assisting with repairs as needed.

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

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.

Receiving, Inventory, and Material Control

• Unload incoming shipments and verify received items against packing slips, purchase orders, bills of lading, or other applicable documentation.
• Accurately receive materials into the ERP system, including SAP or similar business systems, and store inventory in designated warehouse locations.
• Maintain proper identification, organization, and storage of materials to support efficient retrieval and inventory control.
• Track stock levels and assist in maintaining inventory accuracy through routine cycle counts and physical inventory activities.
• Investigate, document, and report inventory discrepancies, damaged goods, or receiving issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain organized and accurate filing and storage of shipping, receiving, inventory, and related operational documentation.

Order Fulfillment and Shipping

• Pick materials, parts, and products from shelves, bins, racks, or designated storage areas based on work orders, sales orders, or internal requests.
• Pack materials for shipment using appropriate methods and materials to ensure accuracy, protection, and cost-effective transportation.
• Prepare orders for customer delivery, carrier shipment, or internal/external pickup in a timely manner to meet operational requirements and customer expectations.
• Coordinate with customers and internal personnel to plan, arrange, and communicate shipment details as needed.
• Prepare and process shipping documentation and update related records in company systems.

Production, Assembly, and Shop Support

• Deliver and stage materials, components, and supplies for production and assembly operations.
• Understand departmental workflows, shop processes, and assembly requirements to ensure materials are available when and where needed.
• Assist technicians with pump repairs and related shop support activities, including moving parts, staging materials, and supporting general repair workflow.
• Collaborate with technicians and operations personnel to support daily productivity and maintain smooth workflow across warehouse and shop functions.

Equipment Operation and Material Handling

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, hoists, and other material handling equipment to load, unload, transport, and position materials.
• Move materials efficiently within the warehouse, shop, production areas, and yard/compound as required.
• Inspect equipment before use and report operational concerns, maintenance needs, or safety issues promptly.

Warehouse, Yard, and Facility Organization

• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse environment, including aisles, storage areas, workstations, and staging locations.
• Support cleanliness and organization in the compound/yard area, including proper storage, material placement, and housekeeping.
• Dispose of waste, packaging, scrap, and other materials in accordance with established procedures and housekeeping standards.

Communication and Operational Support

• Use computers and company applications to enter, update, and manage inventory, shipping, receiving, and material movement records.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of ERP systems, or the ability to quickly learn and effectively use ERP software such as SAP.
• Communicate material shortages, shipment delays, inventory discrepancies, process concerns, or other operational issues to management in a timely manner.

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.

Through Xylem Watermark, our Corporate Citizenship Program, we provide and protect safe water resources for communities around the world by engaging all stakeholders and educating about water issues.

Inclusion and Belonging are fundamental to how we enable our customers to tackle global water challenges.

Learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Belonging.