Materials Trainee

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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

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

Working Conditions

- Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility.

- Inside warehouse and outside yard environment including all weather conditions and possibly extreme temperatures

- Frequent overtime and emergency call-out for unscheduled outages

- Weekend coverage if required

- Lifting requirements of 50 pounds

- Job requires frequent walking, bending, kneeling, pulling, climbing ladders, and working in extreme heat or cold

- Must live within 35 miles of the Ops Center

Specific Requirements

- Valid driver’s license

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

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Travel Requirements

50+%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

IBEW Local 1393

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Friday, October 3, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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