Material Handler B - A at American Electric Power

Pataskala, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of one year work experience in inventory control and management, material handling, warehousing, or related experience
Ability to safely lift up to 70 pounds; successful completion of the Physical Ability Test (PAT)
Appropriate State driver's license
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL); must obtain within six months if required
Crane Certification if required: obtain within 1 year after CDL (within 2 attempts) and maintain periodic recertification
Meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law
Basic computer skills to use inventory management software such as Maximo, Microsoft Excel
Ability to operate material handling equipment including motorized forklifts and road vehicles
Acquire qualifications for next higher classification in line of progression within company-determined timeframe

Responsibilities

Issue material under proper authorization; process and file required records, including picking up, hauling, and delivering materials; operate company automotive equipment such as cars and trucks
Check received material for quantity; visually inspect for identity, breakage, and condition; unload and put away; initiate and process material receipt and related records
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions
Identify, sort, and record material returned; place usable material in stock; sort non-usable material into scrap containers; record applicable information and process related records
Assist with processing order picks for satellite storeroom and complete related records
Operate computer terminals, printers, and other office equipment (calculators, scanners) supporting materials management system
Prepare and pack material for shipment or storage, including shipping papers and related records; handle hazardous materials (gasoline, oil, PCB-containing oil, lead-acid batteries) under safety and environmental procedures
Operate material handling equipment (hand trucks, forklift trucks, low lift trucks, hoists, overhead cranes, order pickers)
Assist in maintaining efficient storage of materials; rearrange or change bins and racks; make material location changes
Assist in maintaining adequate inventory levels through cycle counts; perform discrepancy adjustments with approval and process 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Forklift OperationMaterial HandlingInventory ManagementCycle CountingShipping and ReceivingHazardous Materials HandlingForklift TrucksOverhead CranesOrder PickersComputer TerminalsScannersData Entry

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education is required for the Material Handler B position?

A High School Diploma or GED is required.

What work experience is needed for this role?

A minimum of one year work experience in inventory control and management, material handling, warehousing, or related experience is required.

What physical requirements are there for this job?

Must be able to safely lift up to 70 pounds; successful completion of the Physical Ability Test (PAT) is required.

Is a driver's license required for this position?

Must possess the appropriate State drive license. If a Commercial Drive License (CDL) is required, the incumbent must obtain the CDL within six months of entry into this job classification.

What is the employment type for this Material Handler role?

This is a full-time position.