Material Handler
Xylem
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Job summary
Xylem is hiring a Material Handler I in Morrisville, NC to keep production moving, maintain inventory accuracy, and support overall warehouse and production operations.
This hands-on role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety. The position offers competitive hourly pay, overtime opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development within a global water technology company.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- 2+ years of Material Handler, Warehouse, Inventory Control, Manufacturing, or related experience.
- Experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to accurately complete inventory and system transactions.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Issue materials to production teams to support manufacturing schedules.
- Create and stage production kits for assembly lines.
- Ensure materials are properly identified, organized, and stored.
- Follow FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory practices.
- Notify leadership of inventory discrepancies or shortages.
- Receive, unload, and inspect inbound shipments.
- Load outbound shipments safely and accurately.
- Perform material put-away activities following established procedures.
- Organize warehouse and storage areas to maintain a safe and efficient workspace.
- Move and transport materials throughout the facility using material handling equipment.
- Conduct cycle counts and support physical inventory activities.
- Reconcile inventory variances and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Perform inventory transactions within company systems.
- Assist with Purchase Order receiving and inventory documentation.
- Assist with coordinating inbound and outbound shipments with third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
- Support scheduling of outbound production shipments and carrier pickups.
- Assist shipping and receiving functions as needed.
- Support production teams during periods of increased demand.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within warehouse and material flow operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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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.
Material Handler I | Keep Production Moving, Inventory Accurate, and Operations Running Smoothly
Monday - Friday : 7AM -4 PM
Morrisville, NC
20-21/hr.
At Sensus, a Xylem brand , we’re committed to solving water challenges through innovation and operational excellence. We’re looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Material Handler who will play a critical role in ensuring materials, inventory, and products are available where and when they’re needed to support manufacturing operations.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys staying active, working in a team environment, and contributing directly to production success.
As a Material Handler, you’ll be a key link between inventory, production, shipping, and receiving. Your work directly impacts manufacturing efficiency, inventory accuracy, and customer deliveries. You’ll gain exposure to multiple warehouse and production processes while working in a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Issue materials to production teams to support manufacturing schedules.
- Create and stage production kits for assembly lines.
- Ensure materials are properly identified, organized, and stored.
- Follow FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory practices.
- Notify leadership of inventory discrepancies or shortages.
- Receive, unload, and inspect inbound shipments.
- Load outbound shipments safely and accurately.
- Perform material put-away activities following established procedures.
- Organize warehouse and storage areas to maintain a safe and efficient workspace.
- Move and transport materials throughout the facility using material handling equipment.
- Conduct cycle counts and support physical inventory activities.
- Reconcile inventory variances and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Perform inventory transactions within company systems.
- Assist with Purchase Order receiving and inventory documentation.
- Assist with coordinating inbound and outbound shipments with third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
- Support scheduling of outbound production shipments and carrier pickups.
- Assist shipping and receiving functions as needed.
- Support production teams during periods of increased demand.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within warehouse and material flow operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- 2+ years of Material Handler, Warehouse, Inventory Control, Manufacturing, or related experience.
- Experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to accurately complete inventory and system transactions.
- Forklift experience.
- Experience operating pallet jacks and walkie-stackers.
- Experience with inventory management or ERP systems.
- Shipping and receiving experience.
You are someone who:
- Takes ownership of your work and follows through on commitments.
- Enjoys a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- Pays close attention to detail and inventory accuracy.
- Communicates effectively across departments.
- Can manage multiple priorities while maintaining a strong safety focus.
- Is eager to learn and support a variety of warehouse and production activities.
- Competitive hourly pay: $20-$21 per hour
- Overtime opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to contribute to Xylem's mission of solving global water challenges
- Volunteer opportunities through Xylem Watermark, our community engagement program
- Regular walking throughout the facility.
- Frequent standing for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, and lifting.
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing 10-50 pounds regularly.
- Ability to occasionally lift or move materials weighing more than 100 pounds with assistance or approved equipment.
- Ability to safely operate warehouse material-handling equipment.
- Manufacturing and warehouse environment.
- Regular interaction with production, inventory, shipping, and receiving teams.
- Standard schedule of 40 hours per week with occasional overtime based on business needs.
- Exposure to typical warehouse and manufacturing conditions, including moving equipment and material handling activities.
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 Affimative 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! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
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