Materials Handler

Idaho Power Company•Twin Falls, ID

40d•$28 - $33

About The Position

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Twin Falls, Idaho — is looking for a Materials Handler to join our Corporate Services & Communications team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to provide our customers with the safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on. What does a Materials Handler do for us ? The Materials Handler, with limited supervision, receives, stores, retrieves, and issues electrical utility materials, tools, supplies, and equipment. They use a computerized Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to accurately record all materials movement transactions. They develop and maintain indoor and outdoor storage areas; maintains organization, cleanliness and 5S Standards within facility and daily workspace; and ensures a safe working environment through regular safety inspections and cleaning and maintenance of all storage and work areas and equipment. They must work in a team-oriented environment with high focus on customer satisfaction. Work is performed in both a warehouse and yard environment, which involves working with chemicals, equipment, hand and power tools, and material that requires special handling, storage, and packaging due to exposure to potential environmental and safety hazards. In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state. A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE Knowledge of: Proper and safe handling, loading/unloading, moving, storing, and shipping of materials Safe use of hand tools and equipment ERP system experience General warehousing including 5S Lean standards Skills in: Basic PC operations, including use of Microsoft Office products Effective oral and written communication Teamwork Basic math Problem solving and researching Ability to: Maintain neat, accurate, and legible records Follow oral and written instructions Interact effectively with public, team members, and members of other work teams Perform moderately heavy manual labor while focusing on safety

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3 years of materials handling experience including forklift utilization and inventory management software system experience
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card or ability to obtain prior to hire
Current DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383 Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or have the ability to attain within 120 days of hire
Must obtain First Aid/CPR card and Idaho Power forklift certification within 30 days
Forklift certification requirements include rough terrain and counterbalance certifications

Nice To Haves

3 years materials handling experience in a warehouse or utility environment
DOT Medical Card, Class A CDL at time of hire
Idaho Power certification to operate forklifts and manlifts, First Aid/CPR card, or DOT PHMSA 49 CFR Part 172 hazardous materials training at time of hire

Responsibilities

Receives, stores, retrieves, and issues electrical utility materials, tools, supplies, and equipment.
Uses a computerized Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to accurately record all materials movement transactions.
Develops and maintains indoor and outdoor storage areas
Maintains organization, cleanliness and 5S Standards within facility and daily workspace
Ensures a safe working environment through regular safety inspections and cleaning and maintenance of all storage and work areas and equipment.