Materials Helper (Storeroom) - Jackson, GA

Southern Company • Forest Park, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Helper (Storeroom) assists the Senior Storekeeper with warehouse activities. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Georgia Power and IBEW Local 84; union membership is optional. Starting salary is non-negotiable and governed by the agreement, which provides increases every six months subject to satisfactory performance until the employee reaches the maximum for the job classification, as well as a negotiated general increase every July.

The role requires use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle and may require travel to other regional storerooms. It is classified as Safety Sensitive and is subject to relevant pre-employment screening and fitness assessments. Employment offers are contingent on successfully completing required fitness assessments. Applicants must apply online while the posting is active, submit resume information, and answer job-related questions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the Warehouse - Clerical Test.
• Ability to follow instructions and translate them into action items.
• Ability to interact with various internal customers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds continuously or repetitively.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift or similar motorized warehouse equipment.
• At least one year of verifiable driving experience.
• Valid driver's license for the class of vehicle to be operated; driving permits are not typically considered valid driver's licenses.
• No revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months before application; no convictions for major traffic violations (including DUI, hit and run, or reckless driving) within the 12 months before application; and no pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
• Consent to continuous monitoring of the Motor Vehicle Record.
• Successfully complete required pre-employment screening and fitness assessments.
• Apply online while the posting is active, submit resume information, and answer job-related questions.

Nice To Haves

• Warehouse-related experience and/or background is highly preferred.
• Computer literacy is desirable.
• Customer-oriented team player who is willing to learn, flexible, and self-motivated.
• Strong dedication to safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Storekeeper with warehouse activities.
• Organize and inventory warehouse materials.
• Prepare materials for outgoing shipment.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Help customers and employees locate materials.
• Assist customers and employees with loading and unloading materials.
• Travel to other regional storerooms to assist as needed, when required.
• Safely operate a forklift or similar motorized warehouse equipment to distribute materials.
• Work overtime and storm duty when necessary.

Benefits

• Starting salary increases every six months, subject to satisfactory performance, until the employee reaches the maximum for the job classification.
• Negotiated general salary increase every July.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED