Flygt Shipping Clerk

Xylem • Southaven, MS

20h • Onsite

About The Position

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. Overview of Xylem Xylem |ˈzīləm| 1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots; 2) a leading global water technology company. Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you! For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com. We Offer You More Than Just “A Job” Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning. Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship. Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects. Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Hispanic Origin & Latin Affinity, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks. Brief Description/Job Summary (this section is to be used for postings on social media outlets): The Role: Xylem seeks to hire a Shipping/Receiving clerk for our Southaven, MS facility. The Shipping/Receiving clerk performs a variety of routine shipping and receiving tasks. Compares identifying information on incoming or outgoing shipments with purchase orders, invoices, or other documents.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
• 2-3 years prior experience in an industrial warehouse environment
• Knowledge of light equipment operation and or maintenance
• Knowledge of postal or commercial shipping methods and procedures
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements
• Ability to read, write and perform simple arithmetic
• Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods
• Ability to receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment
• Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork and maintain records
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel
• Considerable walking, bending, twisting, lifting and carrying (to maximum of 35 pounds), pushing and pulling (including overhead)
• Typical warehouse distribution center environment

Responsibilities

• Sorts, counts, packages, labels, insures, unpacks, and/or logs inventory that is shipped or received.
• Records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
• May trace lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments; initiates proof of delivery documents.
• May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities

Benefits

• Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.
• Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
• Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
• Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Hispanic Origin & Latin Affinity, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED