Material Handler Progression - Eau Claire, WI

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) - Graduate Wage Scale to be located at our Eau Claire Service Center in Eau Claire, WI. The starting rate of pay for the first step in the graduate wage scale (1st Six Months) for this position is $25.83 per hour. The Company may hire at a higher step depending on qualifications. This position will be posted for 15 business days from April 10, 2025 to April 30th, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform all duties and daily operational activities of the Material Operations & Planning.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Serve as the day-to-day interface with local operational customers.
• Order materials from Alliance suppliers and other internal storerooms as necessary.
• Unload and load trucks and receipt of materials both stock and non-stock.
• Fill and stage orders for field construction crews.
• Process material returns/credits from the field.
• Keep work area cleaned up as necessary.
• Provide excellent customer service for local management and field employees.
• Participate in all safety and training programs.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be committed to working safely and compliance with all company safety rules.
• Physical demands are heavy at times, must be able to lift and maneuver up to 70 pounds.
• Must reside within 20 mile radius of assigned service center.
• Requires participation in after-hour emergency callouts in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Forklift experience or certification.
• Must meet driver qualification requirements as specified in FMCSR parts 382 and 391 and obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A within the first 6 months of hire.
• CDL holders are subject to D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing program.
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional training or experience in Materials Management or similar work experience.
• Bar Code data collection experience.
• Electric & Gas industry knowledge.
• SAP experience/knowledge.
• Adaptability to multiple computer systems and programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships in a team oriented environment.

Benefits

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Additional days off
• Sick Time
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)