Stores Attendant-B (Corpus Christi, TX)

American Electric Power•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

The Stores Attendant-B assists the Material Services organization with material accountability and the operation of storerooms and storage yards. This is an entry-level position with training and learning, performed under direct or semi-direct supervision. As job knowledge increases, the employee progresses from assisting with duties to performing them individually with semi-direct supervision or job guidance. The role handles material issuance, receipt, returns, inventory, storage, and shipment. It involves using inventory-management systems and office equipment, operating material-handling equipment and road vehicles, and following required safety and environmental procedures, including when shipping or receiving hazardous materials. The employee may also perform related or incidental work and assist employees of equal or higher classification.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of work experience in inventory control and management, material handling, warehousing, or related experience.
Basic computer skills to use inventory-management software such as Maximo.
Sufficient knowledge and skills to perform the listed duties and the physical capabilities to perform the required work.
Strong working knowledge of logistics related to shipping and relocating inventory.
Ability to perform basic math functions.
Ability to work independently and good communication skills.
Ability to safely lift up to 70 pounds and successful completion of the Physical Ability Test (PAT).
Appropriate state driver's license.
Ability to operate material-handling equipment, including motorized forklifts, and road vehicles.
If a commercial driver's license (CDL) is required, it must be obtained within six months of entering this job classification or the employee must vacate the classification.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word is preferred.

Responsibilities

Issue material under proper authorization and process and file required records; pick up, haul, and deliver materials as needed, including operating Company cars and trucks.
Check received material quantities and visually inspect material for identity, breakage, and condition; initiate and process receipts and related records.
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
Identify, sort, and record returned material; place usable material in stock and sort unusable material into scrap containers; record applicable information and process related records.
Operate computer terminals and printers supporting a materials management system, as well as office equipment such as calculators and scanners.
Prepare and pack material for shipment or storage, including preparing shipping papers and related records; handle hazardous materials under required safety and environmental procedures.
Operate material-handling equipment, including hand trucks, forklifts, low-lift trucks, hoists, overhead cranes, and order pickers, as required.
Assist the supervisor in maintaining efficient material storage, rearranging or changing bins and racks, and changing material locations.
Assist in maintaining adequate inventory levels through inventory cycle counts; make discrepancy adjustments with appropriate approval and process associated records.
Assist employees of equal or higher classification and perform similar or less-skilled work.
Perform duties in accordance with Company safety rules, operating regulations, and practices.