Utility Service Worker
About The Position
Great Lakes Energy is looking for a utility service worker to support orderly and efficient inventory processes through materials management function, maintain assigned facilities, and support service center facilities as needed. For over 85 years, we have powered rural communities across 26 counties in western and northern Michigan. We serve over 128,000 meters as the third-largest Michigan-based electric utility and the state's largest member-owned power company. We prioritize enriching the lives of our community members. We not only provide electric service, but we also provide reliable and robust fiber technology through Truestream, a communication solutions subsidiary of Great Lakes Energy. We have over 300 employees who are more than just colleagues - we're a close-knit family of diverse professionals united by a shared vision. Our collaborative environment encourages creativity, empowers growth, and fosters a sense of purpose in everything we do.
Requirements
- High school education
- Competency in materials management and warehousing
- A valid Michigan driver's license
- An unrestricted Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with group A designation
Nice To Haves
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Multi-tasking is second nature
- Likes variety in their day
- Feels accomplished after a hard day's work
- Can-do attitude
- Willingness to lend a helping hand
- Team player
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ensures that no task is left unfinished
- No challenge is too great to conquer
- Takes pride in their work
- Ready to bring energy and enthusiasm to a dynamic team
Responsibilities
- Help keep our facilities in top-notch shape by being on the lookout for any signs of wear or areas needing attention.
- Organize, clean, and maintain our interior and exterior spaces to ensure our facilities are spotless, safe, and compliant with all regulations.
- Help with inventory management by initiating requisitions for materials and ensuring our supply shelves are always stocked.
- Perform cycle counting, spot checking, and investigating inventory discrepancies to ensure our records are as accurate as can be.
- Tackle major projects from pulling materials, coordinating logistics, and conducting field inventory.
- Work in various material storage systems and centers.
- Operate various types of machinery to load, unload, and move pallets, equipment and materials as necessary.
- Move materials manually when needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance benefits
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Wellness program that provides support and resources for financial and mental wellbeing
- Reimbursement for wellness related products such as gym memberships, tennis shoes, and much more
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance packages
- Two weeks of paid parental leave for moms and dads
- Adoption assistance up to $2,000
- Training while you work
- Opportunities for further education
- Job shadowing a different position
- Blue jeans are the norm in the office
- Traditional pension retirement plan
- 401k retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
