Materials Coordinator

Great Lakes Energy•Newaygo, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Great Lakes Energy is looking for a Materials Coordinator to coordinate the receipt, storage, tracking, and distribution of materials and inventory to ensure accurate stock levels and timely support of operational needs. For over 85 years, we have powered rural communities across 26 counties in western and northern Michigan. We serve over 128,000 meters as the third-largest Michigan-based electric utility and the state's largest member-owned power company. We prioritize enriching the lives of our community members. We not only provide electric service, but we also provide reliable and robust fiber technology through Truestream, a communication solutions subsidiary of Great Lakes Energy. We have over 300 employees who are more than just colleagues - we're a close-knit family of diverse professionals united by a shared vision. Our collaborative environment encourages creativity, empowers growth, and fosters a sense of purpose in everything we do.

Requirements

High school education.
Competency in materials management and warehousing.
Valid Michigan driver's license.
Unrestricted Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with group A designation (CDL preferred).

Nice To Haves

Utility experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the receipt, storage, tracking, and distribution of materials and inventory.
Ensure accurate stock levels and timely support of operational needs.
Initiate requisitions for materials.
Ensure supply shelves are always stocked and organized.
Perform cycle counting, spot checking, and investigate inventory discrepancies.
Pull materials for major projects.
Coordinate logistics for major projects.
Conduct field inventory.
Work in various material storage systems and centers.
Operate various types of machinery to load, unload, and move pallets, equipment and materials.
Manually move materials when needed.
Travel to pick up, deliver, and track down supplies.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
Generous paid time off (PTO).
Wellness program that provides support and resources for financial and mental wellbeing.
Reimbursement for wellness related products such as gym memberships, tennis shoes, and much more.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance packages.
Two weeks of parental leave for new parents (moms and dads).
Adoption assistance up to $2,000.
Training while you work.
Opportunities for further education.
Job shadowing a different position.
Blue jeans are the norm in the office.
Traditional pension retirement plan.
401k option.