Stores Attendant B-A
About The Position
The Stores Attendant supports the Material Services organization by performing material accountability duties and helping operate the storeroom and storage yards. This is an entry-level position with training and learning under direct or semi-direct supervision. As job knowledge accumulates, the employee progresses from assisting with duties to performing them individually with semi-direct supervision or job guidance. The role includes issuing and receiving materials, maintaining inventory and records, preparing shipments, and operating material-handling equipment and vehicles. Duties may involve handling hazardous materials under required safety and environmental procedures. The position has two classifications: Stores Attendant B and Stores Attendant A. The A classification requires satisfactory performance in the B classification for at least 24 months, along with demonstrated knowledge and capabilities described in the posting. The successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 30 miles of the Chillicothe Service Center at 701 Hardin Drive, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601. The posting lists pay ranges of $27.67–$33.12 for Stores Attendant B and $34.72–$37.66 for Stores Attendant A. AEP states that it offers a comprehensive benefits package, without listing its individual benefits in this posting.
Requirements
- For Stores Attendant B: High school diploma or GED.
- For Stores Attendant B: At least one year of work experience in inventory control and management, material handling, warehousing, or related experience.
- Basic computer skills for inventory management software such as Maximo; Microsoft Excel and Word experience is preferred.
- 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, work independently, and communicate well.
- Ability to safely lift up to 70 pounds and successfully complete the Physical Ability Test (PAT).
- Must possess the appropriate state driver's license. If a CDL is required, it must be obtained within six months of entering the classification or the incumbent must vacate the classification.
- Ability to operate material-handling equipment, including motorized forklifts, and road vehicles.
- For Stores Attendant A: Must have satisfactorily performed Stores Attendant B duties for at least 24 months.
- For Stores Attendant A: Must have a good working knowledge of applicable Material Services instructions and procedures and qualify through demonstration and a written examination.
- For Stores Attendant A: Must demonstrate the ability to keep neat, concise, and accurate records.
- For Stores Attendant A: Must meet vehicle operation requirements under federal and/or state law; a CDL may also be required.
- For Stores Attendant A: Ability to operate stores material-handling equipment and road vehicles, and safely lift and handle materials and equipment weighing up to 70 pounds; a Physical Ability Test is required.
- Must live or be willing to relocate within 30 miles of the Chillicothe Service Center in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Excel and Word experience.
- A CDL may be required, depending on vehicle-operation requirements.
Responsibilities
- Issue materials under proper authorization and process and file required records; duties may include picking up, hauling, and delivering materials and operating Company cars and trucks.
- Check received materials for quantity, identity, breakage, and condition; initiate and process material receipts and related records.
- Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
- Identify, sort, and record returned materials; place usable material in stock and sort unusable material into scrap containers; record applicable information and process related records.
- Operate computer terminals, printers, and other office equipment, including calculators and scanners, in support of a materials management system.
- Prepare and pack materials for shipment or storage and prepare required shipping papers and related records; this may include shipping and receiving hazardous materials under required safety and environmental procedures.
- Operate material-handling equipment such as hand trucks, forklifts, low-lift trucks, hoists, overhead cranes, and order pickers, or other equipment as required.
- Assist the supervisor with efficient material storage, rearranging or changing bins and racks, and changing material locations.
- Assist in maintaining adequate inventory levels through cycle counts; make discrepancy adjustments with appropriate approval and process associated records.
- Assist employees of equal or higher classification, perform similar or less-skilled work, and follow Company safety rules, operating regulations, and practices.
Benefits
- AEP states it offers a comprehensive benefits package intended to support and enhance employee well-being; specific benefits are not itemized in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
