Materials Leadperson

PG&E•Bakersfield, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A Materials Leadperson performs routine materials-management duties without direct supervision, including ordering, receiving, disbursing, and salvaging materials; stocking shelves and bins; and preparing materials for shipment. The role operates forklifts and other materials-handling equipment, drives company vehicles up to 1-1/2 ton, performs computer input and office tasks, follows safety rules, and maintains a clean and safe work environment. The position also assists with annual inventory and cycle counts. The role reviews job materials and kits, manages backorders, and picks and stages material requests in stalls, including EPCM and truck stock. It manages electric and gas critical-emergency, rapid-response, and working-stock inventory; receives stock orders; performs goods issues; and places replenishment orders in SAP. The Remote Lead makes deliveries to job sites for emergency support. The Materials Leadperson communicates with Operations Supervisors, Work & Resource Coordinators, Field Engineer Techs, and other department staff, and assigns and oversees Materials Handlers’ work. This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification and is subject to collective bargaining. The work is onsite in Bakersfield and may involve inclement weather, emergency conditions, varying heights, flexible schedules, extended hours, nights, weekends, and overtime. The posted starting wage is $57.44 per hour; the position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License or be able to obtain one by Day 1.
Ability to work in all types of weather extremes and drive safely in all weather and road conditions.
Ability to work at varying heights.
Ability to work flexible schedules, extended hours, nights, weekends, and/or overtime, scheduled or ad hoc.
Must be able to wear company-provided personal protective equipment (PPE).
Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds at least once a day.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Two or more years of work experience in a warehouse or shipping environment.
Demonstrated experience using SAP.
Forklift-operation certification.
Knowledge of electrical material.
Previous or current PG&E experience.
Previous or current Hiring Hall experience.
Military experience.
Graduate of or currently enrolled in an approved PowerPathway® Program.

Responsibilities

Maintain an absolute commitment to safety and work safely at all times.
Stack and un-stack materials while working at various heights.
Review job materials and kits, manage backorders, and pick and stage material requests in stalls, including EPCM and truck stock.
Provide materials management, including reviewing job materials and kits, managing backorders, and picking and staging material requests.
Receive stock orders, perform goods issues, and place replenishment orders in SAP.
Make deliveries to job sites for emergency support.
Manage electric and gas critical-emergency, rapid-response inventory, and working stock.
Communicate frequently with Operations Supervisors, Work & Resource Coordinators, Field Engineer Techs, and other department staff.
Assign and oversee the work assignments of Materials Handlers.
Work in inclement weather and emergency conditions.
Use a computer to complete administrative tasks.
Assist with annual inventory and cycle counts.
Perform routine ordering, receiving, disbursing, and salvage of materials; stock shelves and bins; and prepare material for shipment.
Operate forklifts and other materials-handling equipment and drive company vehicles up to 1-1/2 ton.
Follow safety rules and maintain a clean and safe work environment.