Material and Procurement Specialist - Welch, MN

Xcel Energy Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Materials & Procurement Specialist at Welch, MN. The role covers end-to-end materials handling for power plant operations, including ordering, receiving, storing, and issuing materials. You may work extended hours or alternate shifts to meet plant and customer needs.

The position starts at $27.50 per hour and requires a high school diploma or GED, along with relevant training or one year of post-secondary education. Forklift cert is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Training or experience in materials logistics or one year of post-secondary education.
• Good mechanical aptitude and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform activities in all areas of materials handling: ordering, receiving, packaging, storing, cycle counting, and issuing materials for plant operation and maintenance.
• Must be willing to work extended hours or alternate shifts to meet plant and customer requirements.

Skills

Forklift

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education (1 year)

Job description

Xcel Energy(NASDAQ:XEL)is a leading energy providerand Fortune 500company,dedicated toserving millions ofelectricity andnaturalgascustomersacross eight states:Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota,New Mexicoand Texas.We make energy work better forourcustomers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar-delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient,and sustainable energy.

Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.

We anticipate the need for one or more Material & Procurement Specialist(s) at our location in Welch, MN. This position will be posted for 10 working days from September 22, 2026 – October 5th, 2026.

The starting rate of pay for this position is $27.50hourly as in Exhibit A of the Union contract.

Summary

Perform activities in all areas of materials handling and control, which include, but not limited to ordering, receiving, packaging, storing, cycle counting, maintenance and issuing materials for power plant operation and maintenance. Must be willing to work extended hours, including alternate shifts to meet plant and customer requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• 1. High school diploma or GED.
• 2. Training or previous experience in materials logistics or one year of post-secondary education.
• 3. Strong mechanical aptitude.
• 4. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• 5. Lift truck certification is desired.
• 6. PC literate desired.

Special Requirements

• 1. Must have a valid driver’s license.
• 2. Must be able to work overtime as required.
• 3. Actively participate in hands-on training, required classroom training and computer interactive training programs, as directed by supply chain management.
• 4. Applicant is required to successfully pass the Xcel Energy screening requirements, which include a drug test and security clearance.
• 5. Other exams, which are required by federal regulations, such as OSHA and DOT, may be performed.

Preferred Requirements:

• Forklift certification

Our Values

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Our Employee Commitments

• Work that makes a difference
• A team you can count of
• Opportunities to grow
• Rewards that help you thrive

Xcel Energy provides jobapplicantsreasonable accommodations for disabilitiesthroughout the application process. If youare in need ofanaccommodationto complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete theApplicant Accommodation RequestForm.

Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $27.50 per hourThis position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Additional days off
• Sick Time
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 10/04/26

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