Warehouse Worker

Reports to: Warehouse & Facilities Manager Job Summary: This position is responsible for receipt, storage and issuance of a variety of materials and supplies for the Electric, Water, Wastewater and Fiber Departments. Essential Duties Receive, store and issue materials in warehouse, yard, and storage buildings. Prepare parcels and shipping paperwork for outbound shipments. Keep materials organized by quantities and locations using FIFO methods. Issue and setup materials for weekly work orders in a timely manner. Accurately input warehouse and inventory transactions into the various automated systems using hand held and personal computing devices. Conduct weekly/monthly cycle counting and inventory counts. Load and unload trucks and trailers, operate lift trucks, operate overhead crane, operate snow removal equipment, and safely utilize all necessary equipment in support of assigned duties. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the warehouse, storage yard, and all stored materials. Assist as backup for snow removal in the storage yard. Periodic assignments during outages and storms. Perform all other tasks as assigned. Essential Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of warehousing/material handling principles and practices with two years experience. Ability to work well with others. Good written and oral communication skills along with the ability to deal effectively with internal and external customers. Strong organizational skills. Ability to perform heavy manual labor as well as perform mathematical computations accurately. Ability to solve problems and show good judgment. A current forklift operators license or the ability to obtain and hold a license. Valid Michigan Drivers License. Preferred Qualifications Effective workplace skills as demonstrated through WorkKeys assessments (Workplace Documents 4, Applied Math 4, Graphic Literacy 4). Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Physically able to perform the essential duties listed above. Able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds. Work includes occasional exposure to fumes, odors, dust, dirt and/or contact with chemicals or toxins. Work includes periodic exposure to environmental hazards associated with electrical, mechanical and/or power equipment. Work includes frequent exposure to extreme hot or cold weather conditions. Employment will be contingent upon favorable results of a background check, pre-employment physical and drug screening. Given our safety-sensitive industry, our workplace is alcohol and drug free (including marijuana and THC items). This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties assigned to or required of this position.