Stores Attendant B - Storekeeper

American Electric Power•Hornbeck, LA

2d•$25 - $36

About The Position

Assist the Material Services organization by performing duties related to material accountability, operation of the storeroom and storage yards.

Requirements

Candidate must reside with 30 miles of the Hornbeck Service Center
High school graduate or equivalent education and/or experience.
Must have satisfactorily performed the duties of the Company position Stores Attendant A for a minimum of 12 months
Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law. In addition, the incumbent may be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Must have satisfactorily performed the duties of the Company position Stores Attendant A for a minimum of 12 months.
Must have a thorough working knowledge of all Material Management practices and procedures as they apply to regular job responsibilities and must qualify through passing job demonstrations and a written examination.
Must have demonstrated ability to keep neat, concise and accurate records.
Must be able to operate stores material handling equipment and road vehicles.
Must be able to safely lift and handle materials and equipment weighing up to 70 pounds.
A minimum of one year work experience in inventory control and management, material handling, warehousing, or related experience is required.
Must possess basic computer skills to use inventory management software such as Maximo; Microsoft Excel and Word experience is also preferred.
Must have sufficient knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities listed above and also have the physical capabilities to perform the required work.
Must possess a strong working knowledge of logistics related to shipping and relocating inventory.
Must understand and perform basic math functions.
Must be able to work independently and possess good communication skills.
Must be able to safely lift up to 70 pounds; successful completion of the Physical Ability Test (PAT) is required.
Must possess the appropriate State drive license.
If a Commercial Drive License (CDL) is required, the incumbent must obtain the CDL within six months of entry into this job classification or vacate the current job classification.
Must be able to operate material handling equipment including motorized forklifts and road vehicles.

Responsibilities

Issue material under proper authorization; process and file required records.
Check received material for quantity; make visual inspection for identity, breakage, and condition; initiate and process material receipt and related records.
Identify, sort and record material returned; place usable material in stock, and sort non-usable material into scrap containers; record applicable information, and process related records.
Determine material requirements, and order replenishment stock, complete related records.
Operate computer terminals and printers supporting a material management system, and other office equipment such as calculators.
Prepare and pack material for shipment or storage, including preparation of required shipping papers and other related records.
Maintain all material services related to files and records.
Conduct sales of scrap or other materials as authorized; initiate, process and file all related records.
Establish and maintain adequate inventory levels based on current requirements.
Control and coordinate the processing of purchase requisitions.
Conduct inventory counts, clear discrepancies with appropriate approval, and process all associated records.
Ship and/or receive hazardous material, such as gasoline, oil, oil containing PCB, and lead-acid batteries, under required safety and environmental procedures.
Coordinate material services efforts with other department personnel to maintain an efficient overall operation.
Pick up, haul, and deliver materials
Maintain efficient storage of material.
Operate material handling equipment such as hand trucks, forklift trucks, low lift trucks, hoists, overhead cranes, order pickers, or any other equipment as required.
Operate Company automotive equipment such as cars and trucks.
Maintain clean and orderly work areas and equipment.
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
Perform duties in accordance with Company safety rules, operating regulations, and practices.
Assist in the training of other employees
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
Assist employees of all classifications.