Warehouse Technician I Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range: 5
Reports to: Manager, Supply Chain & Facilities
Date: 07/30/2015
Revised: 10/03/2018
Revised: 08/14/2023
JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/Objective Efficiently receive and store materials and supplies as well as participate in the overall logistics and inventory management process. Responsible for assisting and providing backup to the building maintenance technician.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
- Stores and maintains materials and supplies ensuring the smooth flow of operations and maintaining a safe work environment.
- Operates a forklift efficiently, responsibly, and safely to load, unload, and transport materials, products, and supplies around our facility; Ensures proper stacking, arrangement, and organization of items to prevent damage and accidents.
- Receives work orders, boxes, issues, and conveniently places material for construction and maintenance crews. Delivers materials to crews in the field as required.
- Receives materials and completes appropriate records; returns unused materials to stock; receives and inventories partial reels of wire returned by the line crew; handles the return of faulty and damaged transformers.
- Maintains warehouse in a neat, clean, and orderly manner; monitors scrap bins and notifies vendor of needed pickup; maintains laydown yard free of debris, cuts grass, etc.
- Contacts plumbing contractors and issues water heaters for H2O program-maintains appropriate records.
- Maintains records of materials issued and returned on work orders; Maintains records of transfers of materials between Co-op facilities.
- Assists with custodial maintenance duties of Aiken facilities to include but not limited to: dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and cleaning carpets, and cleaning restrooms.
- Assists with routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies, facilities, and grounds.
- Assists building maintenance technicians with tasks that require two or more personnel.
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
Competencies - Ethical conduct
- Oral and written communication skills
- Self-motivation
- Tact and Professionalism
- Collaboration skills
- Innovation
- Accuracy
Supervisory Responsibility None
Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This job occasionally operates in a clerical, office setting. This role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands The employee will be required to walk or stand occasionally, use hands, fingers to handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
Travel Periodic travel to state and local destinations, as well as some interstate travel is required.
Required Education and Experience - High School Diploma
Preferred Education and Experience - Associate's Degree or equivalent.
- Forklift certification and experience as a forklift operator.
- Three years' experience working with warehousing and inventory control.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications - Valid Driver's License.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
AAP/EEO Statement Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Due to the nature of an electric utility, all employees are subject to working extended hours, holidays, nights, and weekends with or without notice. All employees of Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. may be required to work during Annual Meeting. Additional duties or responsibilities may be assigned
Signatures This job description has been approved by all levels of management:
Manager
HR
Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.
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NRECA Electric Cooperative Employee Competencies Core Competencies The knowledge, skills, and abilities linked to successful performance regardless of role or expertise.
Business Acumen Integrates business, organizational and industry knowledge to one's own job performance
Cooperative Principles and Practices Demonstrates an appreciation of the co-op business model
Industry Principles and Concepts Knows the basic and emerging principles and concepts that impact the energy industry
Business Fundamentals Integrates knowledge of internal and external business structures and processes into daily practice
Technical Credibility Keeps current in area of expertise and demonstrates competency within areas of functional responsibility
Political Savvy Understands the impacts of internal and external political dynamics
Resource Management Uses resources to accomplish objectives and goals
Service and Community Orientation Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers and stakeholders
Technology Management Keeps current on developments and leverages technology to meet goals
Personal Effectiveness Demonstrates a professional presence and a commitment to effective job performance
Accountability and Dependability Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight
Business Etiquette Maintains a professional presence in business settings
Ethics and Integrity Adheres to professional standards and acts in an honest, fair and trustworthy manner
Safety Focus Adheres to all occupational safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices
Self-Management Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals
Self-Awareness / Continual Learning Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement
Interactions with Others Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect
Collaboration/Engagement Develops networks and alliances to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals
Interpersonal Skills Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
Communication Clearly and concisely conveying information and effectively listening and responding to others
Negotiation and Conflict Management Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner
Cooperation and Teamwork Works well with others and within teams to achieve goals
Diversity Awareness Considers, respects, and adapts individual differences
Problem-Solving Exercises good judgment to make well-informed decisions and to develop and implement effective solutions
Initiative Is proactive and looks for opportunities to make a difference
Critical Thinking and Decision Making Uses knowledge, facts and data to effectively solve problems and make decisions
Innovation/Creativity Is able to be an original thinker and go beyond conventional approaches
Resourceful/Achievement Oriented Focuses on improving performance, meeting or surpassing goals, and producing results
Flexibility Remains open to new ideas, information, and approaches
Supply Chain, Purchasing, Materials Management Manages the processes, activities, and networks needed to source, transport, warehouse, and deliver products and services.
Planning and Coordination Implements and integrates practices throughout the supply chain.
Strategic Planning Department Business Plan
Cost Reduction Plans
Business Continuity Plan
Forecasting Risk Management /Compliance Risk Management Program
SM Legal Issues
Record and Data Management
Risk Mitigation/ Contingency Plans
Safety/Hazardous Material
Discrimination Prevention
Assessment and Monitoring Observes, records and collects data to evaluate conditions and support decision-making.
Quality Control Supplier Certification
Continuous Improvement
Department Assessment Performance Criteria and Processes
Audits
Cost and Finance Performs financial analysis to optimize business decisions.
Budgeting/Cost Management/Spend Profile Cost/benefit Analyses Financing and Leveraging Strategies Operations Coordinates handling and processing of products and services.
Logistics Logistics
Warehousing/ Facilities
Distribution/ Transportation
International
Materials & Inventory Management Standardization
Inventory management system
Procurement Obtains goods and services.
Procurement Policies and Standards Procurement Authority
Record Retention
Contract Management and Negotiation Delegation of Spend
Prepare for Bids/ Competitive Bidding Plan
Plan Negotiation
Conduct negotiations
Administer Contracts/ Purchase Order Generation
Strategic Sourcing Effectively locate and source key materials suppliers, while analyzing the total cost associated with procuring an item or service. APICS
Analyze and Evaluate Sources
Plans, Strategies, Procedures
SM Technologies
Spend Through
Insource vs. Outsource
Process Improvement
Vendor Management Focus on developing and maintaining long-term relationships with trading partners who can help the purchaser meet profitability and customer satisfaction goals. APICS Suppliers must be carefully selected based on the particular combination of attributes they must provide to the supply chain.ISM
Vendor Rationalization
Vendor Relationships
Vendor List/Diversity/Categorization/Qualification
Vendor Development/ Recognition /Performance Evaluation
Vendor Exit Strategy
International Sourcing
International regulations