Operations & Warehouse Technician

Operations & Warehouse Technician

Work Location: Livingston, MT

Pay range: $26.74 to $46.73 per hour

Operations & Warehouse Technican I - Starting Range: $26.74 to $40.09 per hour

Operations & Warehouse Technican II - Starting Range: $31.16 to $46.73 per hour

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The Operations Technician will oversee the daily operation of the Livingston materials warehouse. Review daily material requisition process while incorporating review of overstock report for excess materials on system. Staging jobs and unloading freight trucks, while maintaining inventory controls. Reconciling of materials. Will research and purchase non-stores materials as requested and work daily with operations to coordinate work. Use SAP system daily to manage materials. Responsible to oversee and complete yearly inventory of all materials.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,600 amazing people and serve over 800,000 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

- 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%

- Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)

- Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)

- Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)

- Tuition reimbursement

- Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)

- Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities

- Paid parental leave

- Paid bereavement leave

- Paid training opportunities

- Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

About this job:

- Establish working relationships with vendors

- Material requests

- Quote process

- Establish agreement on pricing for materials

- Work directly with procurement group

- Perform materials and supplied requisition and procurement procedures to meet the demands of operations.

- Process material requests evaluating materials available and determining materials to order

- Create purchase requisitions.

- Perform all tasks associated with receiving and shipping materials to/from vendors, suppliers, other warehouses and designated work sites.

- Perform required inventory functions

- Monthly, quarterly, annually as required

- Gather, prepare, and stage materials for all field construction and maintenance work

- Process all daily SAP transactions for issues, returns, transfers and receipts via PC.

- Process and review all reports to ensure on hand quantities/values, date of last physical inventory, open transfers/PO's are properly received, and review any other reporting necessary to perform job

- Contact person for fleet and facility maintenance issues, oversee keeping warehouse, yards and all related equipment safe and orderly

- Obsolete Material Review

- Manage the purchase and tracking of tool requests

- Perform and document daily forklift inspections

- Must be able to safely perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50lbs repeatedly

- Travel to other work locations with some overnight travel up to 20% of the time (Will work out of the Bozeman, MT location for approximately 3 months for training)

- Attend staff meetings, as required, to ensure efficient flow of materials and review job planning information

- Assist in development of material standards, processes, and material specifications (masters)

- Evaluate and improve layouts of warehouse and material yards for efficiency gains and safe operation

- Bar code and label bins as needed

- Manage freight and small package shipping needs.

- All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics

- Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

- High school diploma or equivalency

- Valid Driver's license and satisfactory driving record

- Forklift Certification or ability to obtain is required (NorthWestern Energy will provide training, if necessary)

- Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations 49 Part 192 is beneficial

- Understanding of utility process, policies, and standards is a plus

- Knowledge of electric and gas materials is preferred

- Experience with asset tracking, inventory processes are beneficial

- Knowledge of inventory procedures and warehouse safety

- Computer skills are essential (email, Microsoft office, material management systems)

- Experience with SAP platform and material management module is a bonus

- Possess record-keeping, filing, and organizational skills

- Self-motivated and responsible to be working alone.

- Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click here to certify at no cost)

Operations & Warehouse Technican I - Starting Range: $26.74 to $40.09 per hour

A high school diploma is required for all levels.

Entry-level position responsible for basic warehouse and operations support. Expected to handle material receiving, shipping, and inventory control with close guidance. Brings strong attention to detail, basic Excel/SAP skills, and a willingness to learn company processes.

Operations & Warehouse Technican II - Starting Range: $31.16 to $46.73 per hour

Mid-level role for experienced warehouse/operations professionals. Manages more complex inventory functions, coordinates material flow for operations and engineering projects, and ensures accurate documentation. Proficient in advanced Excel and SAP, skilled in load securement, project/time management, and problem-solving. Works with minimal supervision and contributes to process improvements.

Requisition #4819

Posting Dates: August 18, 2025 through September 1, 2025

Department/Division: Transmission

Employment Physical: Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Telecommuting: None

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com.