Inventory Specialist

Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association • Rockford, MN

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist plays a vital role in supporting Wright-Hennepin’s operations by managing material warehousing activities and ensuring our teams have the materials they need, when they need them. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels while upholding a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment. The ideal candidate brings strong warehousing and computer skills, a commitment to learning, and a passion for doing things right the first time. Success in this position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage tasks accurately and timely in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This is a union position in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Pay and Benefits are in alignment with union contract.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a warehouse environment working with inventory
• Must have or have the ability to obtain a forklift certification
• Exceptional organization skills, attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Good communication skills
• General knowledge of computer applications
• Ability to provide accurate, meaningful, and courteous responses to questions in a timely manner
• Strong collaboration abilities to work well with others
• Strong innovation mindset to creatively develop new solutions to problems
• Pursues personal development opportunities and is committed to stay technically current.
• Practices new skills to develop competence and confidence.
• Actively participates in training and meetings.
• Ability to safely perform physical tasks associated with warehouse, material handling, vehicle operation, and outdoor work.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and the use of tools and equipment in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Heavier items are handled several times per week, typically with assistance from another employee or appropriate equipment.
• Frequently reach below shoulder height for up to two-thirds of the workday; occasionally reach at or above shoulder height as required.
• Perform occasional twisting and rotational movements involving the hips, shoulders, and neck throughout the workday.
• Continuous hand and finger dexterity required to safely operate hand tools, equipment, and materials.
• Frequently stoop, bend, and squat while performing job duties.
• Occasionally kneel for short periods as tasks require.
• Stand for approximately 60% of the workday.
• Walk for approximately 30% of the workday; outdoor work may involve uneven terrain and exposure to snow, ice, mud, and other weather conditions.
• Sit for approximately 20% of the workday while completing administrative, documentation, or computer-based work.
• Ability to clearly communicate with coworkers while working independently or as part of a team.
• Hearing is required to receive instructions, direction, and safety information from supervisors and team members.
• Speaking and hearing are essential for maintaining safety when operating or working around vehicles, tools, and other potentially hazardous equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions, labels, and documentation accurately.
• Good visual acuity is required, including the ability to distinguish colors to properly identify materials, equipment, and markings.
• Continuous use of foot controls is required when operating vehicles and equipment such as trucks, pickup trucks, forklifts, and similar machinery.
• Safe and effective operation of foot-controlled equipment is an essential function of the position.
• Must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouses and pole yards.
• Maintain adequate and accurate inventory levels for assigned materials.
• Initiate purchase orders for assigned inventory and equipment as needed.
• Receive and process shipments in accordance with the inventory procedure manual; deliver non-warehouse packages promptly to designated recipients.
• Issue and pre-check out materials following inventory procedure guidelines.
• Process completed work orders and verify materials used and salvaged in accordance with inventory procedures.
• Utilize the Cooperative’s electronic work management tools—including system mapping, time entry, and staking/workforce management software—to support crew scheduling, interpret engineering designs, and document work activity.
• Disassemble, restock, or properly dispose of salvaged materials as appropriate.
• Monitor scrap material and coordinate the sale of surplus or junk materials.
• Recommend use of salvaged or aged materials to the Lead Foreman when appropriate to reduce inventory investment and material obsolescence.
• Coordinate delivery of materials to job sites as requested.
• Coordinate pickup of materials from suppliers or other cooperatives as needed.
• Complete physical inventory counts as outlined in the inventory procedure manual or as requested by the Lead Foreman.
• Provide same-day customer service for materials located in warehouses and pole yards.
• Maintain a clean and organized hazardous waste room and ensure hazardous materials remain in compliance under the direction of the Safety Coordinator.
• Maintain responsibility for assigned vehicles and warehouse equipment.
• Assist with special projects and additional duties as requested.
• Ensure the safety and security of all warehouses and pole yards.
• Adhere to all Cooperative policies, procedures, and safety rules; properly use all required safety equipment.
• Maintain familiarity with field personnel roles, procedures, and how they interface with this position.
• Stay current on industry practices and trends and understand their impact on the position and the Cooperative.
• Strongly consider participation in the Cooperative’s Annual Meeting.

Benefits

• comprehensive health insurance plan including medical, dental, and supplemental coverage
• generous company 401K match
• contributions to a Health Savings Account
• annual bonus
• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement programs
• flexible spending account access
• dependent care FSA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees