Shipping & Receiving Clerk 2

Xylem•Bridgeport, CT

1d•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. We’re Hiring for a Shipping & Receiving 2 Specialist! The Shipping & Receiving 2 Specialist will perform a variety of routine shipping and receiving tasks and ensure the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments. This role involves comparing shipment information with purchase orders, invoices, or other documents, preparing shipments, and maintaining proper records while supporting the warehouse’s operational goals and workplace safety standards.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
Experience with Microsoft applications
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 receive, stock, and deliver goods/materials/supplies/equipment
Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers; prepare routine administrative paperwork and maintain records
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures; detect and report problems

Responsibilities

Prepare shipments for postal or commercial conveyance; determine most economical and efficient shipping method, select appropriate shipping container, pack items to ensure safe delivery
Prepare bills of lading; check items to be shipped against work orders to confirm quantities, destination, and routing
Receive and unload incoming materials; compare packing slips with purchase orders to verify shipment accuracy; may process return shipments
Sort, count, package, label, insure, unpack, and/or log inventory that is shipped or received
Inspect shipments for damages or defects; record and notify supervisor or purchasing
Deliver items to requisitioning departments and obtain authorized signatures
May trace lost shipments and customer claims, initiate proof-of-delivery documents
May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records
Operate dolly, pallet jack, and/or forklift; may operate shrink-wrap machine or company vehicle; participate in routine equipment maintenance
Follow departmental policies, procedures, continuous improvement objectives, and safety/environmental standards
Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned