Material Support

Xylem•Plymouth, MN

About The Position

Xylem is hiring a Material Handler to support inventory accuracy and the movement and coordination of materials in a manufacturing environment. The role includes maintaining inventory records in the computer system, transporting purchased materials and finished goods to their designated stock areas, and coordinating material availability with manufacturing and planning teams. The position may also support receiving activities, including verifying and counting materials. The Material Handler helps maintain an organized work area, follows ISO standards, processes transactions and shop orders, reviews engineering changes for inventory impact, and distributes updated processes to work centers. The role also monitors and orders non-inventory materials and reports shortages, scrap, and other discrepancies. Xylem describes its broader mission as providing sustainable water solutions and offers employees the opportunity to participate in its paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of Material Handler or related experience.
Forklift experience.
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic math skills.
Ability to use personal computers and software for keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Maintain inventory accuracy through transactions in the computer system.
Transport purchased materials from receiving to their proper stock locations.
Transport finished goods inventory to the stock area.
Keep the work area clean and organized.
Follow ISO standards.
Provide backup support for colleagues and assigned areas.
Monitor and order non-inventory materials from vendors.
Participate in receiving activities as requested, including verification and counting.
Run daily and weekly reports.
Transact operations and close shop orders in a timely manner.
Review engineering changes for their impact on inventory.
Distribute new and revised processes to work centers.
Coordinate material in manufacturing.
Notify scheduling and planning of shortages, scrap, and other discrepancies in material counts.

Benefits

Generous paid time off package and paid holidays.
Retirement savings plan.
Customizable health, dental, and vision insurance, eligible from the first date.
Career progression plans.
Reward and recognition programs.
Paid parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Company wellness program.
Employee discount program.
Paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark.
401(k) with company contribution.