Stores Attendant B-A

American Electric Power•Chillicothe, OH

About The Position

Assist the Material Services organization with material accountability and operation of the storeroom and storage yards. This is an entry-level role performed through a training and learning process. Employees work under direct or semi-direct supervision and progress from assisting with duties to performing them individually with semi-direct supervision or job guidance as their job knowledge develops. The role includes duties at both the Stores Attendant B and Stores Attendant A levels. Advancement to Stores Attendant A requires at least 24 months of satisfactory performance as a Stores Attendant B, qualification through demonstration and a written examination, and the ability to maintain accurate records. The successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 30 miles of the Chillicothe Service Center in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Requirements

Stores Attendant B requires a high school diploma or GED.
Stores Attendant B requires at least one year of work experience in inventory control and management, material handling, warehousing, or related work.
Stores Attendant A requires at least 24 months of satisfactory performance as a Stores Attendant B.
Must have sufficient knowledge and skills to perform the listed duties and the physical capabilities to perform the work.
Must have a strong working knowledge of logistics related to shipping and relocating inventory.
Must be able to perform basic math functions, work independently, and communicate effectively.
Must safely lift and handle materials and equipment weighing up to 70 pounds; successful completion of a Physical Ability Test is required.
Must possess the appropriate state driver's license and meet vehicle-operation requirements under federal and/or state law. A CDL may be required; if required for Stores Attendant B, it must be obtained within six months of entry into the classification or the employee must vacate the classification.
Must be able to operate material-handling equipment, including motorized forklifts, stores equipment, and road vehicles.
Stores Attendant A must qualify through demonstration and a written examination on applicable Material Services instructions and procedures.
Must live or be willing to relocate within 30 miles of the Chillicothe Service Center at 701 Hardin Drive, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word is preferred.

Responsibilities

Issue material with proper authorization and process and file required records; pick up, haul, and deliver materials when needed.
Operate Company automotive equipment, including cars and trucks, as required.
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 material; return usable material to stock and sort unusable material into scrap containers; process applicable records.
Operate computer terminals, printers, and office equipment such as calculators and scanners in support of the materials management system.
Prepare and pack material for shipment or storage and prepare required shipping papers and related records.
Ship and receive hazardous materials, including gasoline, oil, oil containing PCB, and lead-acid batteries, following 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 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 related 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.
For Stores Attendant A, demonstrate working knowledge of applicable Material Services instructions and procedures and maintain neat, concise, and accurate records.