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.

Job Title: Warehouse Attendant (Evergreen Pipeline - MG)
Department: Materials/Logistics/Warehouse
Job Family: Material Handling & Distribution
Job Level: LG4
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Warehouse Attendants are essential to ensure smooth material flow throughout our manufacturing operations. They support production and shipping by receiving, storing, moving, and delivering raw materials, components, and finished products in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner.

This evergreen requisition represents multiple levels within our materials handling team — including Warehouse Attendant and related classifications — and is designed to attract reliable, safety-focused individuals for future warehouse and logistics openings.

We’re looking for detail-oriented, dependable team players who take pride in maintaining accuracy, organization, and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• MATERIAL HANDLING & STORAGE
  • Receive, unload, and check incoming materials, verifying identity, quantity, and condition.
  • Store and organize materials in designated areas, ensuring inventory accuracy and accessibility.
  • Deliver raw materials, parts, and components to production areas as required.
  • Maintain assigned storage areas in a neat, orderly, and safe condition.
• EQUIPMENT OPERATION
  • Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, aisle stackers, dollies, and other powered or manual material handling equipment.
  • Operate overhead cranes from booth or floor controls to move heavy materials and equipment as required.
  • Perform daily equipment inspection and basic preventative maintenance on assigned vehicles.
• INVENTORY & DOCUMNTATION
  • Complete and maintain accurate records, including packing slips, bills of lading, shipping/receiving forms, and inventory logs.
  • Assist with cycle counts and other inventory control activities to support accuracy and efficiency.
  • Report shortages, defects, or non-standard material conditions to supervision promptly.
• SAFETY, HOUSEKEEPING, & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
  • Follow all safety, environmental, and quality guidelines related to warehouse operations.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with 5S principles.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and team-driven problem-solving.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication)
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain required

Experience

• Six to Twelve (6-12) months of experience in warehouse, shipping/receiving, or material handling preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts, cranes, or other material handling equipment is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively in team environment.

Working Conditions

• Work performed in manufacturing or warehouse environment with exposure to temperature extremes, noise, dust, and moving equipment.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting to 50 lbs.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as directed.

• Must be able to work various shifts or overtime as needed to support production
   

Why Join Our Warehouse & Logistics Team?

By applying to this posting, you’ll join our Warehouse Attendant Talent Community which is a pipeline for future openings across multiple levels of material handling and logistics work.  Whether you are starting your career in warehousing or bringing prior experience in manufacturing logistics, you will have the opportunity to work with dependable teams that keep our operations moving every day!

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. 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.