Materials Trainee - IBEW 1393

Job Summary

Under indirect supervision, perform duties in Materials Management Facilities including, but not limited to, shipping, receiving, storing, issuing and inventory of parts, materials and equipment.  Record all transactions.  Load, unload and transport parts, materials and equipment and perform other duties as assigned.

• The duties of this classification are set forth in the job specification for Materials Specialist.

• Employees in this classification will be assigned to perform work and participate in training resulting in qualifications for promotion to Materials Specialist at the end of two years.

Basic/Required Qualifications (Materials Trainee)

• High School Diploma/GED

• Valid driver’s license

• Ability to successfully complete fork-lift, safety, environmental and supply chain-related training

​Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of warehouse activities

• Self-motivated

• Anticipates, responds and follows up effectively to customers’ request, which may include inquires received in person, via phone and/or in writing

• Good communication skills including ability to effectively interact with management, teammates, and customers

• Ability to multi-task and adapt to constantly changing conditions, such as time pressures. Must be able to prioritize both long-term and short-term task with varying levels of urgency from multiple team members, balanced along with normal duties

• Good organizational, time management and interpersonal skills

• Some generation plant experience and/or warehousing experience

• Good working knowledge of warehousing

• Ability to identify problems, consider resolutions and work with teammates to decide on necessary steps to solve the problems

• Warehouse experience and inventory control

• Forklift experience