Materials Specialist - Limited Assignment

Closing Date: March 25, 2025

Shift: Days

Wage Rate: $28.52 - $39.19 hourly DOE

Note: This is a limited assignment position that is set to end on or before one year.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired. Different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

Grant County PUD is a drug free workplace.  A pre-employment drug screen and background check will be administered as part of the hiring process.

BASIC FUNCTION

The purpose of this classification is to hire qualified individuals with a desire to progress through the Warehouse Career Ladder to the journeyman level.  Employees shall be evaluated by the Warehouse Foreman and Materials Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

The following sets forth the abilities that must be demonstrated in the first six months of the Material Specialist Career Ladder:

Computer proficient, familiarity with office equipment

• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft GP, Outlook, Electronic Data Storage.

Facilitate correct material requests

• Navigate search aides to guide customers to proper materials.

Positive attitude/Customer service oriented

• Greet and address needs of customers/public in professional, timely manner.

Gain understanding of part number designations

• Differentiate TDSI, TMNI, TSNI, TTNI, PPSI & PSNI.

District shipping/receiving procedures

• Fill out UPS, Bill of Lading, ROG form.
• Compare packing slip v purchase order to confirm delivery.

Correctly issue/return/receive material (Unit of Measure)

• Assign material to correct project ID/cost center in proper U of M as transaction dictates.
• Ability to convert cable measurements (Pounds to Feet and Feet to Pounds).

Prioritize tasks/organization of material equipment

• Handle customer needs, receive freight, re-stock shelves, and clean facility.
• Returning tools to proper locations, maintaining good repair.

Work independently or as part of a group

• Travel to warehouse controlled areas for material deliveries.
• Come together in pressure situations to complete tasks.

Navigate Grant County

• Line crews/Hydro mechanics will require assistance from warehouse personnel in various locales throughout the county.

Safely handle material (physically & with equipment)

• Ability to frequently handle material weighing in excess of 50 lbs.
• Safely operate forklift and other material handling equipment.

Ability to properly secure material for transport

• Experience in proper load securing techniques, allowable weight, overhang etc.

Work in extreme temperatures

• Warehouses are not climate controlled; cycle counts/work orders can occur in the midst of the winter and summer months.

Evaluation

• Employees will be evaluated and conferred with regarding performance at the midpoint and completion of each step of the Material Specialist Career Ladder.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED from accredited institution.

EXPERIENCE

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License required.
• Current first aid card required (District will provide training).

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic aptitude for math required.
• Must have a good general aptitude and interest for this career.  Knowledge of Warehouse operations is preferred.
• Must progress to Warehouse Materials Specialist “Thereafter” level (Step 5) within 36 months.  If satisfactory progression is not being made during this time period, the employee agrees to transfer to another job out of the Warehouse Classification if available and he or she is qualified, otherwise employment by the District will be terminated.
• Is expected to become generally familiar with the PUD, its people, and the basic working structure of the warehouse operation.  Standard progress is at six month progression rate provided all requirements are met.  Will progress, if qualified as determined by the Warehouse Foreman and Supervisor, to Materials Specialist “2nd Six Months” level (Step 2) within a period of nine months.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift as demonstrated by satisfactorily completing a basic forklift skills test.  Forklift certification required by the end of the first 6 months.  Training to be provided by the District.
• Meets all requirements listed above.

Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan and Vision 2021.  The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.

Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures.

Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:

• Following all safety policies and procedures;
• Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions;
• Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and
• Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds using proper lifting procedures.

*For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.

Salary : $29 - $39