Storekeeper

Peace River Electric Cooperative•Bradenton, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide maximum service at the lowest possible cost to member-consumers by providing prompt, efficient, and reliable warehousing service that will assure that material and equipment will be available when needed. This role involves receiving and managing materials, assisting with purchasing and invoicing, performing data entry, maintaining warehouse appearance, repairing tools, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The Storekeeper also provides clerical, administrative, operational, and transportation support, and may be involved in special testing programs and jobsite coordination.

Requirements

Sufficient hearing and vision to perform all job tasks. Impaired hearing and/or vision must not present a safety hazard to the employee, other employees and/or the general public.
High school diploma, GED or equivalency required.
Ability to obtain certification for the operation of forklifts or any other lifting equipment the cooperative may own that is required in the performance of job tasks.
Ability to communicate on a two-way radio system and telephone.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle with an automatic transmission.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods during a work-shift.
Ability to handle stress and pressure while engaged with Cooperative Members.
Ability to learn to read and comprehend work order material lists.
Ability to handle and store hazardous materials in accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements.
Live within 1 (one) hour of the facility.

Nice To Haves

Class A, Florida Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.
Mechanical abilities and knowledge of basic mathematics is preferred.

Responsibilities

Receives material into the warehouse and ensures all items are received according to packing lists and purchase orders.
Assists Purchasing in functions as required.
Assists in processing invoices.
Performs data entry of all materials to on-line system as required.
Provides clerical and administrative support as required.
Receives poles in pole yard and sees that they are stacked in proper bin.
Maintains a clean and orderly appearance in all storage areas (wire yard, warehouse, etc.).
Repairs damaged hand tools where economically feasible.
Advises Purchasing Agent and Warehouse Supervisor of any material or supplies that need to be ordered.
Accounts for materials required by work orders or account numbers as requested by Operations, Engineering and Purchasing Department.
Returns all salvaged material to the correct W/O account number in the system and restocks material to the proper bin.
Reads and understands construction requirements to determine materials needed.
Complies with all traffic laws, safety rules and work procedures while operating equipment and tools.
Keeps informed of all Cooperative policies and procedures affecting the job.
Assists as necessary in scheduled program for the testing of all rubber gloves, sleeves, hot sticks, etc.
Reads and interprets all information provided on a Transformer Name Plate to ensure appropriate materials receiving.
Assists in performing inventory of materials and tools in the designated District.
Inspects monthly, the fire extinguishers and first aid kits on forklift and warehouse trucks of the designated District and maintains up-to-date and appropriate records.
Develops plans and procedures for presentation to the Warehouse Supervisor for recommending improvements in accomplishing assigned duties.
Provides operations and transportation support as required.
Inspects forklifts daily and completes inspections reports as required.
Processes all material received/issued/returned/salvaged for assigned district.
Requisitions all material needed for assigned district to Warehouse Supervisor.
Contacts vendors to enquire about different materials and order status.
Sets up jobsite delivery for any large jobs.
Assists engineering with job close out process.
Oversees material management to all contractors.
Performs year-end inventory for all districts.
Performs such other duties as required and directed.