Production Worker

Xylem•Indianapolis, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Xylem is hiring a Production Worker to support manufacturing and regeneration processes that help deliver water solutions. The role involves operating production equipment, managing workflow, loading and unloading deliveries, entering production data, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting production, quality, and operational targets. Depending on the work area, duties include packaging and testing finished product, managing carbon feed operations, calibrating monitoring equipment, operating a filter press and supporting wastewater treatment; or sorting bottles, operating forklifts, preparing resin batches, and completing the SDI production process. The position requires following established procedures and meeting quality, environmental, and safety standards. The role is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and works Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in industrial conditions, with exposure to temperatures from 0°F to 120°F, industrial noise, and occasional dust, dirt, chemicals, and production equipment. Occasional travel may be required for training, meetings, or seminars.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, production, or plant environment.
Forklift experience.
Ability to successfully complete site-specific safety and operator training programs.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to follow detailed procedures and work safely in a production environment.
Ability to stand, walk, see, hear, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
Ability to use computers, keyboards, and written documentation frequently.
Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
Ability to climb stairs and navigate industrial work environments.
Ability to occasionally bend, reach, push, pull, and perform manual handling activities.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of chemicals, wastewater treatment processes, or related operations.
Manufacturing, chemical processing, or industrial plant experience.
Forklift certification or previous forklift operating experience.
Experience operating production equipment and performing basic mechanical troubleshooting.
For Carbon Operations, ability to complete and maintain 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training.

Responsibilities

Monitor production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operation.
Control workflow and equipment progress while following established operating procedures.
Load and unload deliveries from company branches and transportation carriers.
Enter operational and production data into computer systems accurately.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor repairs when appropriate.
Support production targets, quality standards, and operational performance metrics.
Partner with internal teams to meet customer and business needs.
Package finished product and prepare samples for testing.
Conduct routine product testing and quality checks.
Manage spent carbon feed operations for the reactivation furnace.
Transfer and switch feeds between spent-carbon tanks.
Calibrate pH probes and monitoring equipment.
Operate filter press equipment and support the facility wastewater treatment plant.
Sort bottles by size and resin type.
Operate forklifts to transport materials throughout the facility and load or unload trucks.
Evacuate bottles and prepare resin batches.
Complete the SDI production process, including filling, testing, and quality verification.
Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety standards.