Material Handler

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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. 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, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks. The Role: Smith-Blair, a Xylem Brand, seeks to hire a Material Handler to use powered or hand forklift(s) to transport various materials and parts to/from production areas. Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities: Must be a team player that exhibits excellent communication/interpersonal skills; motivated to work in a highly participative environment and understand and believe in the Lean Manufacturing Principles (5's, single piece flow, KanBan, etc.). Will be required to complete forklift safety training course and earn passing grade on end of course exam; will also be required to demonstrate safe operating abilities through observation of hands-on operation. From written or verbal instructions uses hand or powered fork lift to transport requested material or parts to proper production area(s). Maintains power truck and other material handling equipment in a clean and safe operating condition. Must be able to identify parts by part number as indicated on route sheet and as necessary be able to read and identify parts on shop prints. Must be capable of using computer to clock/transfer shop orders. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Maintains quality and quantity standards. Must be familiar with product terminology, production department layouts and machine locations so production delays are avoided. As required, must stack and store parts and materials in a safe manner and help with inventory control. Must perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor. Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities. Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent GED required. Forklift operation experience required; will be required to obtain internal forklift operation certification. Manufacturing/production experience desired but not required. Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Moderate lifting (11-35 lbs.), moderate lifting/pushing (11-35 lbs.) Regularly required to stand, reach, bend and move/walk throughout the facility Regularly required to listen, talk to, and see co-workers and managers on a daily basis Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Large

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