Western Farmers Electric Cooperative has a job opening for a Warehouse Worker.
Applications will be accepted through March 12, 2019 – Apply on-line at www.wfec.com
SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor, the Warehouse Worker receives, stores and issues stock and maintains related records for inventory and non-inventory materials and parts. The incumbent also operates a forklift and a front-end loader in a safe manner. In addition, the employee participates in the counting and tabulation of cyclical physical inventory and operates a personal computer and other office equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Issues and processes computer charge, credit, return to vendor and transfer tickets in accordance with departmental procedures. Receives and unloads freight in a safe manner and inspects materials received for damage. Stores all incoming materials received in correct locations including pre-stage materials. Files freight claims on damaged or missing materials. Uses the computer to check in and validate the materials received against the receiving record. Participates in the counting and tabulation of cyclical physical inventories. Assists in determining causes of any discrepancies. Fills work order material lists ensuring that materials dispersed are in accordance with the materials requested. Delivers requested materials to designated plant locations when required. Loads and charges out all materials and equipment requested by maintenance personnel and all equipment and materials assigned by work order for construction contractors. Packages, labels and fills out computer and written bills of lading on all outgoing freight. Tracks freight shipments incoming and outbound by computer and telephone as required. Uses Key Freight to determine the most economical freight rates. Keeps warehouse inventories in strict numerical order and in a clean, safe and orderly condition. Assists in the tool room during high activity periods and occasionally fills in in the tool room area by assisting plant employees with tool and supply disbursement.
COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Quantity: Meets productivity goals; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; Uses paid leave within policy requirements; Informs supervisor about necessary absences in a timely manner.
Dependability: Follows instructions and responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Oral Communication: Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values.
Planning/Organizing: Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.
Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments to customers.
Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors required of this position.
Education and Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent, five (5) years of experience in a warehousing environment, and the use of a computerized inventory system in a power plant or industrial environment are required.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as purchase orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write basic correspondence or brief emails. Ability to speak effectively with other employees.
Math Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation.
Computer Skills: Ability to use or learn to use the automated purchasing and materials management processes in PeopleSoft and basic Microsoft Office software including Outlook and Word.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: This position requires a current driver’s license.
WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: This position normally works a daytime shift, but may be required to work nights, weekends and additional hours as needed and to travel on short notice as required.
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 stand, move about the facility, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This job requires the use of personal safety equipment, including a breathing apparatus. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Vision and hearing must be normal or corrected to normal.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid internal and external conditions, extreme heat and vibration. Materials work will be outside in all weather. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
MUST MEET ALL PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WFEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
MINORITIES, FEMALES, DISABILITY, AND
VETS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY