Stores Attendant B-A

American Electric Power•Pataskala, OH

1d•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Material Services organization with material accountability and the operation of storerooms and storage yards. This entry-level role is performed through a training and learning process, with direct or semi-direct supervision. Employees progress from assisting with duties to performing them individually with semi-direct supervision and/or job guidance as they gain job knowledge. The posting describes qualification levels Stores Attendant B and Stores Attendant A. The role includes issuing and receiving materials, maintaining inventory and related records, preparing shipments, and operating material-handling equipment and company vehicles. Work must follow company safety rules, operating regulations, and applicable safety and environmental procedures. The successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 45 minutes of the Columbia Center Transmission Service Center in Pataskala, Ohio.

Requirements

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.
For Stores Attendant A: satisfactorily performed Stores Attendant B duties for at least 24 months.
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 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 and handle materials and equipment weighing up to 70 pounds; successful completion of a Physical Ability Test is required.
Possess an appropriate state driver's license. If a CDL is required, it must be obtained within six months of entry into the classification or the employee must vacate the classification.
Ability to operate material-handling equipment, including motorized forklifts, and road vehicles.
For Stores Attendant A: qualify through demonstration and a written examination on applicable Material Services instructions and procedures, and demonstrate the ability to keep neat, concise, and accurate records.
Meet all vehicle-operation requirements under federal and/or state law; a CDL may be required.
Live or be willing to relocate within 45 minutes of the Columbia Center Transmission Service Center, 12220 Columbus Rd SW, Pataskala, Ohio 43062.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.

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 receipts and related records.
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
Identify, sort, and record returned materials; return usable material to stock and sort unusable material into scrap containers; process related records.
Operate computer terminals, printers, and other office equipment, including calculators and scanners, in support of materials management.
Prepare and pack materials for shipment or storage, and prepare shipping papers and related records. This may include handling 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 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; perform similar or less-skilled work.
Perform duties in accordance with company safety rules, operating regulations, and practices.