Stores Attendant-B

American Electric Power•Wheeling, WV

5d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Material Services organization with material accountability and operation of the storeroom and storage yards. This is an entry-level position with training and learning; employees work under direct or semi-direct supervision and progress toward performing duties individually with semi-direct supervision or job guidance as they gain knowledge. The selected candidate must live within 45 minutes of the Wheeling Service Building at 4201 Jacob Street, Wheeling, WV 26003.

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 capability to do the required work.
Strong working knowledge of logistics related to shipping and relocating inventory.
Ability to understand and perform basic math functions, work independently, and communicate effectively.
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 License (CDL) is required, obtain it within six months of entering the job classification or 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; this may include picking up, hauling, and delivering materials and operating Company cars and trucks.
Check received material quantities, visually inspect identity, breakage, and condition, and initiate and process receipts and related records.
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
Identify, sort, and record returned material; place usable material in stock, sort non-usable material into scrap containers, and process related records.
Operate computer terminals and printers supporting a materials management system, along with office equipment such as calculators and scanners.
Prepare and pack material for shipment or storage and prepare shipping papers and related records. This may include handling hazardous materials under required safety and environmental procedures.
Operate required material-handling equipment, including hand trucks, forklifts, low-lift trucks, hoists, overhead cranes, and order pickers.
Assist the supervisor with efficient material storage, rearranging or changing bins and racks, and updating 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 and perform similar or less skilled work.
Perform duties in accordance with Company safety rules, operating regulations, and practices.