Warehouse Associate

McKenzie Electric Cooperative•Watford City, ND

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About The Position

McKenzie Electric Cooperative (MEC) is currently seeking qualified candidates for Warehouse Associate. Reporting to and receiving assignments from the Logistics Manager, the selected candidate for this full-time, benefited position will be responsible for maintaining the office building, shop, warehouse and grounds facilities, and provide material handling support for the operational needs of the Cooperative. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Transports products/materials to and from designated areas in the facility and maintains lay down areas. Operates motor vehicles and equipment, and is r esponsible for the maintenance and upkeep of equipment. Positions forks, lifting platform or other lifting device under, over or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products or materials and transports load to designated Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels or production Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids or lifting device. Overhead lifting of 50# bags by hand, Lubricates trucks, recharges batteries, fill fuel tanks or replaces liquefied gas Maintains, repairs, and provides upkeep to all facilities. Support at other facilities or locations may be requested. Repairs/maintenance may include, replacing and cleaning of fixtures; maintaining security lightings; painting; cleaning of drains and sumps in shops when needed; building and installing shelves in buildings; and performing other minor repairs to facilities as required. Provides landscaping maintenance and care to lawns, trees, and plants. This includes but is not limited to mowing; maintaining the sprinkling system; cultivating, trimming, and pruning plants and trees; spray for insects and weeds; cleaning trash from trees and ditch and overseeing approved landscaping projects. Provides general janitorial services including, maintaining clean driveway and parking lots; keeps sidewalks around building clean from snow and dirt; cleaning of windows when needed; assist with the cleaning of shops and grounds; maintaining restroom facilities; maintaining an adequate inventory of cleaning supplies. Attends and participates in training programs for the improvement of job knowledge, skill, and Assists in preparing for Cooperative functions/events . As directed, assists in receiving, issuing, and warehousing of materials to meet operational needs. Assists with periodic and annual material inventory counts . Maintains a certification of first aid, CPR and other life saving techniques (training provided by MEC). As directed, provides assistance to other This includes assisting the mechanic with delivering and moving vehicles to work on. Observes safety and security procedures; · reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. Treats people with respect in actions and speech; supports affirmative action and respects diversity. Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time effectively; sets and achieves challenging goals. Maintains and promotes a positive, professional attitude. Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, please contact MEC Human Resources for a full Job Description. Education/Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. Certifications/Licenses: Completion of Forklift License Program. A valid ND driver's license is a must, Class A CDL is preferred. Knowledge: Understanding of OSHA regulations. Ability to operate mobile equipment and power equipment. Skilled in properly and safely working with general custodian and facility repair equipment and tools. Familiar with heating and air conditioning systems. Experience with lawn care, horticulture, and irrigation of growing plants. Knowledge of underground sprinkler systems and maintenance. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, or sit. Works outside with great physical exertion requiring upper body strength and stamina. The employee will routinely lift and/or move a minimum of fifty pounds, occasionally heavy work requiring exertion of up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. About McKenzie Electric Cooperative MEC is a member owned electric cooperative based in Watford City, ND. Since 1945, it's been our goal and commitment to improving the quality of life of our members, while supporting the communities in which we operate, by offering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity. MEC offers a generous and flexible benefits package to its employees. The benefits include: Health, Dental and Vision coverage, effective from first day of hire 401(k) with 7% matching after one year Pension plan at no cost to the employee, effective after one year Short-term and Long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee Life insurance, including spouse and dependents at no cost to the employee Supplemental Life Insurance Business Travel Accident coverage Supplemental Accident Death & Dismemberment coverage Flexible spending account Accrued Vacation and Sick Pay 12 Paid Holidays a year

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Completion of Forklift License Program.
A valid ND driver's license is a must, Class A CDL is preferred.
Understanding of OSHA regulations.
Ability to operate mobile equipment and power equipment.
Skilled in properly and safely working with general custodian and facility repair equipment and tools.
Familiar with heating and air conditioning systems.
Experience with lawn care, horticulture, and irrigation of growing plants.
Knowledge of underground sprinkler systems and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Transports products/materials to and from designated areas in the facility and maintains lay down areas.
Operates motor vehicles and equipment, and is r esponsible for the maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
Positions forks, lifting platform or other lifting device under, over or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products or materials and transports load to designated Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels or production Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids or lifting device.
Overhead lifting of 50# bags by hand, Lubricates trucks, recharges batteries, fill fuel tanks or replaces liquefied gas
Maintains, repairs, and provides upkeep to all facilities. Support at other facilities or locations may be requested. Repairs/maintenance may include, replacing and cleaning of fixtures; maintaining security lightings; painting; cleaning of drains and sumps in shops when needed; building and installing shelves in buildings; and performing other minor repairs to facilities as required.
Provides landscaping maintenance and care to lawns, trees, and plants. This includes but is not limited to mowing; maintaining the sprinkling system; cultivating, trimming, and pruning plants and trees; spray for insects and weeds; cleaning trash from trees and ditch and overseeing approved landscaping projects.
Provides general janitorial services including, maintaining clean driveway and parking lots; keeps sidewalks around building clean from snow and dirt; cleaning of windows when needed; assist with the cleaning of shops and grounds; maintaining restroom facilities; maintaining an adequate inventory of cleaning supplies.
Attends and participates in training programs for the improvement of job knowledge, skill, and Assists in preparing for Cooperative functions/events .
As directed, assists in receiving, issuing, and warehousing of materials to meet operational needs.
Assists with periodic and annual material inventory counts .
Maintains a certification of first aid, CPR and other life saving techniques (training provided by MEC).
As directed, provides assistance to other This includes assisting the mechanic with delivering and moving vehicles to work on.
Observes safety and security procedures; · reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
Treats people with respect in actions and speech; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time effectively; sets and achieves challenging goals.
Maintains and promotes a positive, professional attitude.
Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.