Material Support

YSI Incorporated; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO package

Retirement savings plan

Customizable health insurance

Career progression plans

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee discount program

Job summary

YSI Incorporated in Thomasville is looking for a Material Support Associate to ensure efficient material movement and distribution throughout the warehouse. The ideal candidate will have high school education and over a year of experience in warehouse operations, including forklift operation.

The position offers a competitive pay range of $20/hr. to $22/hr. along with benefits such as a generous PTO package, retirement savings plan, and customizable health insurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent job experience.
• 1+ years of experience in a warehouse position or similar role.
• Previous forklift experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient movement, storage, and distribution of materials.
• Receive, organize, inventory, and deliver materials.
• Operate material handling equipment safely.

Skills

Material handling equipment operation

Communication skills

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

1+ years of warehouse experience

Tools

SAP

Forklift

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.**Job Summary:**The Material Support Associate is responsible for ensuring efficient movement, storage, and distribution of materials throughout the warehouse and production environment. This role supports operational excellence by receiving, organizing, inventorying, and delivering materials, as well as loading and unloading shipments while maintaining accurate records and inventory counts. The ideal candidate safely operates material handling equipment and works closely with production and warehouse teams to meet customer and business requirements.***Essential Job Duties**** Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.* Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.* Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.* Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, or other stock items and distributes items to production areas.* Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets.* Marks materials with identifying information.* Opens bales, crates, and other containers.* Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.* Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.* Uses computer to enter records.* Drives material handling equipment to transport stored items within the warehouse.* Loads and unloads trailers of palletized and non-palletized product. Utilizes manual and automated material handling equipment.* Prepares and takes a cycle count inventory of all merchandise; records counts on cycle count sheets.* Mandatory overtime may be required.* May perform other duties as required.**Qualifications:*** High school diploma, GED, or equivalent job experience.* 1+ years of experience in a warehouse position or similar role* Previous forklift experience required* Experience with an ERP system preferred, SAP specifically is a plus***Knowledge and Skill Requirements**** Ability to accurately record incoming and outgoing product movement throughout the facility.* Candidate must be comfortable communicating to team members and management staff.* Must be able to accurately input and read information through warehouse computer software.* Candidate will be trained and must be able to perform all job functions within the department at any given time.* Must be able to operate material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.**Work Environment:**Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection; keeps work area clean; stores supplies in designated areas; keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions; removes trash from work area floor; follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights; identifies/reports defective equipment; reports all job-related injuries to supervision.**WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:**Our Total Rewards Program goes far beyond base compensation by providing a more fulfilling work experience and offering a competitive benefits program, including:* Generous PTO package and paid holidays* Generous retirement savings plan* Customizable health, dental and vision insurance (eligible on first date)* Career progression plans* Reward and recognition programs* Paid parental leave* Tuition Reimbursement* Company Wellness Program* Employee Discount ProgramThe estimated pay range for this position is $20/hr. to $22/hr... Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience, and work location. At Xylem, we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.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! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovationbackground, skills and interests.