Warehouse Person Trainee

Warehouse Person Trainee

Work Location: Helena, MT

Pay range: Union Rate $26.16 to $30.98 per hour

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The Warehouse Person Trainee is responsible for maintaining, organizing, and issuing supplies for field related projects.

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:

- Receive and ship freight

- Organize warehouse and supplies

- Perform inventory counting/control

- Perform material handling of freight between warehouse and trucks, including skillful and safe use of material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hoists

- Pull equipment and stage jobs for work crews

- Unload and restock materials from freight trucks; process returned materials from other areas

- Prepare trucks for deliveries

- Work overtime including evenings and weekends in response to acute service needs

- Prepare and complete proper documentation of warehouse functions

- Safely perform individual lifts of parts, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds from floor to chest level

- 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:

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Valid driver's license and Satisfactory driving record

- First Aid/CPR Certification is preferred

- Forklift operation certification (training available)

- Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/procedures

- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, preferred

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

Requisition #4988

Posting Dates: December 1, 2025 through December 15, 2025

Department/Division: Transmission

Employment Physical: Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: None

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.