Material Handler In-Charge - Ironwood, MI

Xcel Energy•Ironwood, MI

16d•$49 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. We anticipate the need for one or more Material Handler(s) In-Charge at our Ironwood Service Center in Ironwood, MI. The rate of pay for this position is $49.40 (2025 rate) per hour. This position will be posted for 15 working days from January 22, 2026, to February 11, 2026. Summary We are looking for one or more Material Handler(s) In-Charge to join our team at our Ironwood Service Center. This position is responsible for leading and performing all duties and the daily operational activities of Material Operations & Planning. Responsible for providing essential leadership responsibility at geographically assigned locations and directing the work of one or more bargaining unit employees. This position requires the safe operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment. A high awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times. Serve as the day-to-day interface with local operational customers. Duties include material ordering from Alliance suppliers and from other internal storerooms as necessary. Receiving activities which include unload and loading of trucks and receipt of materials both stock and non-stock. Put away activities, order filling, physically fill and stage orders for field construction crews. Process material returns/credits from the field. Keep work area clean as necessary. Provide excellent customer service for local management and field employees. Participate in all safety and training programs.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Forklift operator certified and computer skills required
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds, work inside and outside in dusty environments
Will be required to work extended hours and respond to after-hour emergencies as necessary
CDL required or must be able to obtain within 6 months of acceptance of position
Must live within 20 miles of the reporting service center

Nice To Haves

SAP experience/knowledge
Gas and Electric knowledge
Work inside and outside in different environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Adapt to multiple computer systems and programs
Must be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude
Must have the ability to work independently

Responsibilities

Leading and performing all duties and the daily operational activities of Material Operations & Planning
Providing essential leadership responsibility at geographically assigned locations and directing the work of one or more bargaining unit employees
Safe operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment
Material ordering from Alliance suppliers and from other internal storerooms as necessary
Receiving activities which include unload and loading of trucks and receipt of materials both stock and non-stock
Put away activities, order filling, physically fill and stage orders for field construction crews
Process material returns/credits from the field
Keep work area clean as necessary
Provide excellent customer service for local management and field employees
Participate in all safety and training programs