Materials Specialist I

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Position Summary

The Material Specialist position is responsible for executing day-to-day activities in support of warehouse operations including, but not limited to, inventory control, issues, receiving, transfers, chemical inventory and, if applicable, equipment and tools. Assuring inventory accuracy is a critical aspect of the position which includes physical inventory and chemical inventory processes. The job activity ensures the safe movement and handling of required parts and maintenance materials into and out of the power generation facilities. The successful Materials Specialist candidate ensures work priorities are established and adhered to for those activities associated with material handling processes and systems.

The Material Specialist will have excellent communication skills and is expected to work effectively with plant management and staff to prioritize, schedule and implement activities related with day-to-day operations and maintenance activities within the Power Generation facility.

The Material Specialist will be a self-starter and customer-driven to support the supply chain organization and the generation plant operations customers. Also required is the ability to learn new processes and systems within Supply Chain operations including MAXIMO and EMAX applications. This person will be responsible for maintaining excellent communications and relationships with supply chain site procurement and site operations to ensure the efficient flow of commodities in and out of plant inventories.

Basic/Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge ofwarehouse 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

Working Conditions

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

• Possible rotating shift

• Frequent overtime and emergency call-out for unscheduled outages

• Weekend coverage if required

• Lifting requirements of 50 pounds

• Frequent contact with dust (coal, dirt, etc.) and fly ash

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

• Must be able to arrive at plant within a maximum of thirty (45) minutes once called for emergency call-out when scheduled for on-call duty during nights, weekends, holidays, etc.

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

Specific Requirements

• Valid driver's license

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

Travel Requirements

Posting Expiration Date

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

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