Warehouse Attendant

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 84,000 miles of pipelines and 157 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle petroleum products, chemicals and other products.

Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves in an ethical and responsible manner. We spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on integrity management and maintenance programs to operate our assets safely and to protect the public, our employees, contractors and the environment. Operationally, we continue to perform better than our industry peers relative to environmental, health and safety measures.

Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.

Primary purpose:

The warehouse attendant is responsible for handling the physical receiving and shipping of material, including verification of accuracy and condition, confirming receipt of material certification, testing documents, and tracking field requests. Activities will include handling of all materials, cycle counts, receiving, loading & unloading, packaging and other warehouse facility tasks.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

- Unload, count, mark and reconcile materials

- Material quality control

- Organize yard, warehouse, shelf and pallet inventory

- Stage project and maintenance planned materials

- Prepare materials for shipment (shrink wrapping, banding, boxing, labeling)

- Load materials onto truck, covered van or flatbed

- Deliver material to field locations as needed

- Run errands to assist with facility or inventory management

- Operate forklifts, vehicles and equipment as required

- Perform daily preventive maintenance on forklift, vehicle and equipment

- Clean and maintain work space and operating area

- Maintain up-to-date safety certifications as required by Kinder Morgan (forklift certification and driving)

- Facilitate surplus sales and redeployments throughout Kinder Morgan

- Manage Plant’s Corporate and Bench Stock Inventory including issuing and purchasing parts and materials as needed and maintaining min/max quantities

- Interact with technicians, vendors, and corporate buyers to purchase parts and materials in a timely manner

- Develop weekly and monthly inventory reports for management

- Resolve problems and complex issues common to the office and technical environment

- Prepare and monitor capital and/or O&M field requests into purchasing system

- Properly assist with preparation /documentation and staging of field material requests in accordance with auditing requirements and according to company policy and procedures

- Operate two way radio services for field location

- Assist with the research of required obsolete materials

- Assist with supporting Bench stock and Point of use requirements

- Assist with entering receipts into purchasing system and returning incorrect materials

- Assist with tool control program

- Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance

- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public

- Other related duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Minimum requirements:

Education:

- High school diploma or equivalent

Experience/specific knowledge

- Stock and maintain warehouse inventory

- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Word and Excel

- Perform the required and expected duties while adhering to safety policies

- Knowledge of Procurement / Purchasing requirements

- Job level commensurate with experience and skill set

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers

- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

- Ability to work with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism

- Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to work schedules required

- Basic computer skills

- Good oral and written communication skills

- Ability to speak and understand English

The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Physical demands:

- Ability to operate a forklift

- Ability to lift as much as 20lbs, bend/stoop, kneel and climb stairs/ladders

Working conditions:

- May be required to carry a company-provided cell phone/pager, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours

- Some domestic travel may be required

Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

- Forklift experience

- Background in the oil & gas industry

- Proven knowledge of materials such as Pipe, Valves, and Fittings

- Experience with Lawson Inventory Control, Requisition and Procurement modules

- Experience with Maximo 7 operations

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.