Materials Specialist (South)

WEC Energy Group•Milwaukee, WI

9d•$25 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Materials Specialist (South) in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by Local 2150. The Material Specialist is responsible for warehouse activities within a distribution center as well as at remote warehouses. This position offers a variety of work that will appeal to those that are interested in learning, problem solving, able to work within a team environment, and are willing to take initiative.

Requirements

Three years of warehouse and powered industrial truck experience or an Order Picker with greater than one year of experience required.
Applicant must have a valid driver's license and meet the company's requirements for driving.
Some business units will require selected applicants to obtain an interstate commercial driver's license (CDL, Class B) within 90 days of entry into the job.
This position may require unescorted access to certain critical cyber assets which would require applicants to satisfy all Company and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard 004 security requirements, which includes a background investigation
Candidates may be required to demonstrate their ability to perform the physical functions of the position by completing a Physical Capacity Evaluation
Stores Aptitude (STRS): Ability to understand mechanic concepts; ability to visualize forms in space; ability to compare details and identify whether the same or different.
Materials Specialist & Storeroom Structured Interview (MATL-STRS): Competencies include: Decision Making; Building Customer Loyalty; Managing Work; Safety Awareness; Work Standards; Communication.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties related to warehouse and storage yard operations
Fulfill daily orders, receive, put away, restock and disburse materials utilizing the current ERP system
Pre-load/stage material. Inspect trailers for correct loading procedures
Requisition and assist with procurement process when necessary
Recognize and report damage and/or incorrect shipment of material
Evaluate, prepare and account for returned materials including jobsite and field returns
Identify and reclaim materials fit to be returned to stock or scrapped, sold or another means of disposition
Assist with inventory accuracy
Conducts physical inventory counts
Resolve problems with storage locations and labeling
Initiate, investigate, verify, report and correct discrepancies
Assist the Materials Management group in maintaining adequate inventory levels
Ensure material shelf life is regularly updated
Maintain records
Ensure proper accounting is applied to all transactions
Perform required housekeeping tasks. Keep storage areas clean and in an orderly condition
Inspect for improper storage of material and remedy problem situations promptly
Identify unsafe conditions and promptly initiate action to correct the situation
Operate and inspect a variety of material handling equipment including but not limited to forklifts, and CDL rated vehicles
Incorporate safe handling techniques for oversized, heavy and/or unique materials
Know and follow all DOT rules and regulations
Provide onsite customer service