Stores Attendant B-A at American Electric Power

Chillicothe, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
A minimum of one year work experience in inventory control and management, material handling, warehousing, or related experience
Basic computer skills to use inventory management software such as Maximo; Microsoft Excel and Word experience preferred
Sufficient knowledge and skills to perform the listed duties and physical capabilities to perform the required work
Strong working knowledge of logistics related to shipping and relocating inventory
Ability to understand and perform basic math functions
Ability to work independently and possess good communication skills
Ability to safely lift up to 70 pounds; successful completion of the Physical Ability Test (PAT) required
Appropriate State driver's license; if Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required, obtain within six months of entry or vacate position
Ability to operate material handling equipment including motorized forklifts and road vehicles

Responsibilities

Issue material under proper authorization; process and file required records, including picking up, hauling, and delivering materials and operating company automotive equipment such as cars and trucks
Check received material for quantity; make visual inspection for identity, breakage, and condition; initiate and process material receipt and related records
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions
Identify, sort, and record material returned; place usable material in stock, and sort non-usable material into scrap containers; record applicable information and process related records
Operate computer terminals and printers supporting a materials management system, and other office equipment such as calculators, scanners, etc
Prepare and pack material for shipment or storage, including preparation of required shipping papers and other related records; may include shipping and receiving hazardous material under required safety and environmental procedures
Operate material handling equipment such as hand trucks, forklift trucks, low lift trucks, hoists, overhead cranes, order pickers, or any other equipment as required
Assist supervisor with maintaining efficient storage of materials, rearrangement or change of bins and racks, and making material location changes
Assist in maintaining adequate inventory levels based on current requirements through inventory cycle counts; perform discrepancy adjustments with appropriate approval and process all associated 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

material handlinginventory managementstoreroom operationsshipping and receivinghazardous materialscomputer terminalsmaterials management systemrecord processingforklift operationautomotive equipment

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education is required for the Stores Attendant 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 fields is required.

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time employment position.

What salary or compensation does this job offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the main responsibilities of a Stores Attendant?

Key duties include issuing material under authorization, checking received material for quantity and condition, operating material handling equipment like forklifts, maintaining inventory through cycle counts, and handling shipping and records.