Warehouse Associate

About us

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

At National Grid, we aim to create an environment where everyone is welcomed for who they are and where our differences are celebrated. We utilize the insights of our employees that come from all different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs to better serve our customers and communities

Key Accountabilities

- Under the direction of the Warehouse Management, Senior Working Lead, Working Lead, Warehouse Specialist positions, and the Warehouse Associate/Driver, this position has the following responsibilities:

- Perform all associated duties with material handling; loading/unloading, receiving, storing, issuing, delivery, inventorying, and cycle counting of gas transmission and distribution material, tools, and equipment.

- Preparing forms, records, and reports associated with this work.

- Being thoroughly familiar with warehouse office procedures.

- Monitoring and maintaining suitable warehouse inventory levels.

- Assist in management of low stock materials.

- Assist in the management of material returns.

- Assist in the disposition process of obsolete materials (scrapping, Investment Recovery, etc.).

- Utilizing standard technology provided by department to assist with the electronic processing and physical handling of materials and material orders and participating in coordination and inventory reconciliations.

- Keeping the warehouse and pipe yard in a neat and orderly condition.

- Consults with internal/external customers regarding special projects and/or anticipated material needs.

- Being responsible for delivery/pickup of materials to/from designated locations (to include jobsite deliveries).

- Provide pipe yard support as required to include fueling of equipment.

- Performing clerical duties as required.

- Perform freebin duties as required.

- Manage Long Island warehouse logistic support for Greenpoint warehouse transfers/deliveries.

- Manage Greenpoint warehouse logistic support for Long Island warehouse transfers/deliveries.

- Build effective working relationships with internal and external customers, co-workers, and supervisors with teamwork, trust, continuous improvement, and personal development.

- Ensure the warehouse is compliant with all Company, Local, County, State, and Federal regulations.

- Being thoroughly familiar with materials, tools, and equipment and with their location and use.

- Comply with all National Grid health and safety related programs.

- Perform QA/QC audits.

- Perform monthly housekeeping audits.

- Operate forklift.

- Operate a pickup truck and making minor adjustments or repairs when necessary. Shall be responsible for economical and safe loading/unloading of the vehicle and shall assist in loading/unloading.

- Being familiar with motor vehicle traffic laws; Federal, State, and Local.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Three years of warehouse experience preferred.

- Must be able to lift materials up to 60lbs, without assistance.

- Must be able to climb stairs and safely operate industrial equipment at a height of 25ft.

- Forklift certified preferred (through module 4 industrial equipment exceeding 15k in capacity).

- Must possess a valid Driver's license with a clean driving record.

- Must be able to obtain a CDL A license (no restrictions).

- Must be able to pass a physical ability test administered by National Grid.

- Must be able to pass the Stock handler Placement Test (utilized for all internal/external new hire considerations).

- In addition to possessing the qualifications for this vacancy, employees selected will be expected to work overtime in accordance with departmental requirements and to participate in the Company's Emergency Restoration Program as may be required.

More Information

Location: Patchque

Pay Rate: $20.59 per hour

Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company’s testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.

Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union. Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.