Utility Service Worker

Great Lakes Energy•Newaygo, MI

4d•Onsite

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

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.
Initiate 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, which sometimes means moving 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, as well as reimbursement for wellness related products such as gym memberships, tennis shoes, and much more!
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance packages
Two weeks of parental leave benefits for new parents
Adoption assistance up to $2,000
Training while you work
Opportunities for further education, career development, or job shadowing
Blue jeans are the norm in our office.
Two retirement savings plans for eligible employees: a traditional pension and a 401k option.