Stores Attendant-B

American Electric Power•Wheeling, WV

About The Position

The Stores Attendant assists the Material Services organization with material accountability and the operation of storerooms and storage yards. This is an entry-level position performed through a training and learning process, with direct or semi-direct supervision. As job knowledge grows, the employee progresses from assisting with duties to performing them individually with semi-direct supervision or job guidance. 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 work.
Basic computer skills for using inventory management software such as Maximo.
Sufficient knowledge and skills to perform the listed duties and the physical capability 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 effectively.
Ability to safely lift up to 70 pounds and successfully complete the Physical Ability Test (PAT).
Appropriate state driver's license.
Ability to obtain a commercial driver's license within six months of entering the classification if one is required, or vacate the classification.
Ability to operate material-handling equipment, including motorized forklifts and road vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

Issue material under proper authorization and process and file required records; duties may include picking up, hauling, and delivering materials and operating company cars or trucks.
Check received materials for quantity, identity, breakage, and condition, and initiate and process receipt and related records.
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
Identify, sort, and record returned material; return usable items to stock and place non-usable items in scrap containers, recording and processing applicable information.
Operate computer terminals, printers, and other office equipment, including calculators and scanners, to support materials management.
Prepare and pack material for shipment or storage, including required shipping papers and related records; this may include handling hazardous materials under applicable safety and environmental procedures.
Operate material-handling equipment such as hand trucks, forklifts, low-lift trucks, hoists, overhead cranes, and order pickers, as required.
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.