Warehouse Technician
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Warehouse Technician I Classification: Non-Exempt Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range: 5 Reports to: Manager, Supply Chain & Facilities Date: 07/30/2015 Revised: 10/03/2018 Revised: 08/14/2023 JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/Objective Efficiently receive and store materials and supplies as well as participate in the overall logistics and inventory management process. Responsible for assisting and providing backup to the building maintenance technician. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Stores and maintains materials and supplies ensuring the smooth flow of operations and maintaining a safe work environment.

Operates a forklift efficiently, responsibly, and safely to load, unload, and transport materials, products, and supplies around our facility; Ensures proper stacking, arrangement, and organization of items to prevent damage and accidents.

Receives work orders, boxes, issues, and conveniently places material for construction and maintenance crews. Delivers materials to crews in the field as required.

Receives materials and completes appropriate records; returns unused materials to stock; receives and inventories partial reels of wire returned by the line crew; handles the return of faulty and damaged transformers.

Maintains warehouse in a neat, clean, and orderly manner; monitors scrap bins and notifies vendor of needed pickup; maintains laydown yard free of debris, cuts grass, etc.

Contacts plumbing contractors and issues water heaters for H2O program-maintains appropriate records.

Maintains records of materials issued and returned on work orders; Maintains records of transfers of materials between Co-op facilities.

Assists with custodial maintenance duties of Aiken facilities to include but not limited to: dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and cleaning carpets, and cleaning restrooms.

Assists with routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies, facilities, and grounds.

Assists building maintenance technicians with tasks that require two or more personnel.

Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Competencies

Ethical conduct

Oral and written communication skills

Self-motivation

Tact and Professionalism

Collaboration skills

Innovation

Accuracy

Supervisory Responsibility None Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This job occasionally operates in a clerical, office setting. This role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands The employee will be required to walk or stand occasionally, use hands, fingers to handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Travel Periodic travel to state and local destinations, as well as some interstate travel is required. Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma

Preferred Education and Experience

Associate's Degree or equivalent.

Forklift certification and experience as a forklift operator.

Three years' experience working with warehousing and inventory control.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Valid Driver's License.

Legally eligible to work in the United States.

AAP/EEO Statement Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Due to the nature of an electric utility, all employees are subject to working extended hours, holidays, nights, and weekends with or without notice. All employees of Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. may be required to work during Annual Meeting. Additional duties or responsibilities may be assigned Signatures This job description has been approved by all levels of management: Manager HR Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position. Employee Date NRECA Electric Cooperative Employee Competencies Core Competencies The knowledge, skills, and abilities linked to successful performance regardless of role or expertise. Business Acumen Integrates business, organizational and industry knowledge to one's own job performance Cooperative Principles and Practices Demonstrates an appreciation of the co-op business model Industry Principles and Concepts Knows the basic and emerging principles and concepts that impact the energy industry Business Fundamentals Integrates knowledge of internal and external business structures and processes into daily practice Technical Credibility Keeps current in area of expertise and demonstrates competency within areas of functional responsibility Political Savvy Understands the impacts of internal and external political dynamics Resource Management Uses resources to accomplish objectives and goals Service and Community Orientation Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers and stakeholders Technology Management Keeps current on developments and leverages technology to meet goals Personal Effectiveness Demonstrates a professional presence and a commitment to effective job performance Accountability and Dependability Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight Business Etiquette Maintains a professional presence in business settings Ethics and Integrity Adheres to professional standards and acts in an honest, fair and trustworthy manner Safety Focus Adheres to all occupational safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices Self-Management Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals Self-Awareness / Continual Learning Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement Interactions with Others Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect Collaboration/Engagement Develops networks and alliances to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals Interpersonal Skills Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect Communication Clearly and concisely conveying information and effectively listening and responding to others Negotiation and Conflict Management Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner Cooperation and Teamwork Works well with others and within teams to achieve goals Diversity Awareness Considers, respects, and adapts individual differences Problem-Solving Exercises good judgment to make well-informed decisions and to develop and implement effective solutions Initiative Is proactive and looks for opportunities to make a difference Critical Thinking and Decision Making Uses knowledge, facts and data to effectively solve problems and make decisions Innovation/Creativity Is able to be an original thinker and go beyond conventional approaches Resourceful/Achievement Oriented Focuses on improving performance, meeting or surpassing goals, and producing results Flexibility Remains open to new ideas, information, and approaches Supply Chain, Purchasing, Materials Management Manages the processes, activities, and networks needed to source, transport, warehouse, and deliver products and services. Planning and Coordination Implements and integrates practices throughout the supply chain. Strategic Planning Department Business Plan Cost Reduction Plans Business Continuity Plan Forecasting Risk Management /Compliance Risk Management Program SM Legal Issues Record and Data Management Risk Mitigation/ Contingency Plans Safety/Hazardous Material Discrimination Prevention Assessment and Monitoring Observes, records and collects data to evaluate conditions and support decision-making. Quality Control Supplier Certification Continuous Improvement Department Assessment Performance Criteria and Processes Audits Cost and Finance Performs financial analysis to optimize business decisions. Budgeting/Cost Management/Spend Profile Cost/benefit Analyses Financing and Leveraging Strategies Operations Coordinates handling and processing of products and services. Logistics Logistics Warehousing/ Facilities Distribution/ Transportation International Materials & Inventory Management Standardization Inventory management system Procurement Obtains goods and services. Procurement Policies and Standards Procurement Authority Record Retention Contract Management and Negotiation Delegation of Spend Prepare for Bids/ Competitive Bidding Plan Plan Negotiation Conduct negotiations Administer Contracts/ Purchase Order Generation Strategic Sourcing Effectively locate and source key materials suppliers, while analyzing the total cost associated with procuring an item or service. APICS Analyze and Evaluate Sources Plans, Strategies, Procedures SM Technologies Spend Through Insource vs. Outsource Process Improvement Vendor Management Focus on developing and maintaining long-term relationships with trading partners who can help the purchaser meet profitability and customer satisfaction goals. APICS Suppliers must be carefully selected based on the particular combination of attributes they must provide to the supply chain.ISM Vendor Rationalization Vendor Relationships Vendor List/Diversity/Categorization/Qualification Vendor Development/ Recognition /Performance Evaluation Vendor Exit Strategy International Sourcing International regulations