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 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of routine shipping and receiving tasks. Compares identifying information on incoming or outgoing shipments with purchase orders invoices or other documents.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Prepares shipments for postal or commercial conveyance; determines most economical and efficient shipping method; selects appropriate shipping container; packs items to ensure safe delivery.
• Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities destination and routing are correct.
• Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers.
• Sorts counts packages labels insures unpacks and/or logs inventory that is shipped or received.
• Inspects shipments for damages or defects. Records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
• Delivers items to requisitioning departments and obtains authorized signatures for accepted items.
• 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.
• May operate dolly pallet jack and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment; may operate shrinkwrap machine; may operate company vehicle to deliver shipments; may assist in routine maintenance of equipment and shipping area; may lock warehouse and set alarms.
• 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 jobrelated duties as assigned

  Supervisory Responsibilities:

  # of Positions Directly Supervised None

  # of Positions Indirectly Supervised None

  Qualifications: Education Experience Skills Abilities License/Certification:

Required Qualifications:

To perform the job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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

  
  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Minimum Requirements

  Specialized Knowledge Required Including any required certificates licenses and registrations

Additional Information:

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.

• Considerable walking bending twisting lifting and carrying (to maximum of 70 pounds) pushing and pulling (including overhead)

  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.

• Exposure to shop noise and fumes all within limits of OSHA standards.
  

  Other local requirement:

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or require that other tasks be performed as required by the business or job circumstances. (for example but not limited to personnel changes technical developments business needs etc).

Salary range:

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage conservation and reuse. Our products impact public utilities industrial sectors residential areas and commercial buildings with a commitment to providing smart metering network technologies and advanced analytics for water electric and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.