Materials Support 1

Xylem; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Hybrid work options

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Materials Support 1 to maintain inventory accuracy, process inventory movements, and safely move materials in our Kentucky facility. You’ll collaborate with production, quality, and finance to support revenue realization and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include cycle counting, providing transaction history, and assisting with receiving and shipping, with forklift certification required for powered trucks.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of industry and/or manufacturing and warehouse experience is preferred.
• Ability to clearly communicate and resolve inventory accuracy issues.
• Safety-conscious operation of material handling equipment.
• Proficiency with MS Office and transactional systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory levels and accuracy through transactions and cycle counting.
• Provide perpetual balance records and transaction history for Customer-Owned Property movements.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering and Finance on nonconforming material activities.
• Support Receiving and Shipping activities as assigned.
• Physically move materials using manual or powered trucks (certification required).
• Assist in pulling, packing, and shipping daily sales orders.
• Participate in team meetings and annual Physical Inventory preparation.
• Stock production lines and keep the warehouse organized.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift

Hand truck

Job description

THE ROLE:

The Materials Support 1 will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining inventory accuracy, processing inventory transactions to support inventory movement throughout the warehouse and production areas, and the physical movement of materials, including the use of powered industrial trucks. This position will also work cross-functionally and (in a limited capacity) with suppliers to maximize revenue, Working Capital, and EBITDA realization, while concurrently maximizing internal and external customer satisfaction.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Maintain inventory levels and accuracy through executing transactions of inventory movement inside and outside the warehouse and cycle counting to approved program standards (including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation)
• Provide accurate perpetual balance records and transaction history detail of Customer-Owned Property movements
• Work with Production departments, Quality, Engineering, and Finance on nonconforming material discovery, quarantine, return and reimbursement activities to ensure financial recovery
• Support Receiving and Shipping activities as assigned
• Physically move materials by hand or with manual or powered industrial trucks (Certification by onsite instructor is required for powered truck usage)
• Support Service Parts revenue realization through pulling, packing, and shipping daily sales orders
• Participate in company or department meetings, as necessary
• Participate in annual Physical Inventory and its preparation activities
• Stock production lines and keep the warehouse organized
• Work in a team environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Above-average attention to detail, due to the transactional nature of the position
• 1-3 years of industry and/or manufacturing and warehouse experience is preferred
• Ability to clearly communicate and resolve inventory accuracy issues is a must
• Ability to safely operate hand truck / fork truck and other material handling equipment is required
• Proven working knowledge of MS Office programs
• Must be able to work in a team environment

DAY IN THE LIFE:

In this role, the working environment is a manufacturing environment, and the physical demands may include, but are not limited to: lifting (5-35 lbs.), regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility, and regularly required to listen, talk to, and see employees on a daily basis.

Why Xylem?

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally.

Our benefits include:

• Paid parental leave, maternity support, and fertility benefits
• Flexibility and hybrid work options where applicable
• Health, dental, and vision insurance from day one
• Emotional health and wellness programs and Volunteer program (Watermark)
• Paid time off (PTO)/Flexible time off (FTO) and paid holidays
• Career development, advancement, tuition reimbursement, and student loan forgiveness
• Generous retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Employee recognition and discount programs

The estimated pay range for this position is $17-21.50 per hour. 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 Affinity Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

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