Material Handler I, Trainee

Minnesota Rural Electric Association; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee activities

Job summary

Connexus Energy is seeking a Material Handler I, Trainee to handle warehousing tasks, maintain inventory accuracy, and support field crews with timely material delivery. The role requires forklift-ready candidates and comfort with outdoors and physical tasks.

The position offers an hourly wage with potential for a bonus based on company performance under the union contract, and advancement to II level based on experience and performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of warehouse experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Proficient in using inventory/purchasing modules in MM system.
• Must meet physical requirements including lifting up to 75 lbs and ability to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Receive and store material timely and orderly, verify against packing list and PO.
• Operate forklift within warehouse and yard.
• Load materials on trucks for delivery.
• Maintain accuracy of documentation for transfers of materials.
• Process salvaged/returned materials back to inventory.
• Perform inventory cycle counts.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Deliver materials and docs to field crews.
• Ship materials to third parties following procedures.
• Repair streetlights by painting, installing parts, and wiring.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Connexus Energy is seeking a Material Handler I, Trainee. As a Material Handler I, Trainee, you perform a variety of warehousing duties to ensure the proper storage and handling of materials and equipment. Provide a high level of customer service and maintain inventory systems and paperwork in an accurate, organized and timely manner.

Compensation

The anticipated hiring wage for the Trainee, Material Handler I is $30.61 per hour. The full-scale rate for a Material Handler II is $45.52. A candidate’s experience and performance will determine what level they are qualified for per the union contract. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus with a target payout of 5% of annual earnings based on company performance.

In This Position, You Will

• Receive and store material in a timely and orderly manner. This includes inspecting material for damage, utilizing an ERP system, and reconciling material to the packing list and purchase order.
• Operate a forklift within the warehouse and yard.
• Loading materials on trucks for delivery.
• Maintaining a high level of accuracy to ensure documentation supports the transfer of materials.
• Processing salvaged or returned materials back to inventory.
• Perform inventory cycle counting.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Operate a truck to deliver materials and documentation to crews.
• Ship materials to third parties following a prescribed process, procedures, and regulations.
• Repair streetlights by performing duties such as painting, installing new parts, and re-wiring.

Need To Have

• High school or General Equivalency Diploma
• Minimum one-year minimum work history in a warehouse
• Current and valid driver’s license and valid health card.
• Ability to achieve forklift certification
• Computer navigation and query capabilities in inventory and purchasing modules in materials management system
• Ability to successfully meet the physical abilities requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation:
  • Frequently working outdoors with noise exposure.
  • Repetitive motion: data entry, counting parts, stocking, etc.
  • Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, balance, and reach.
  • Ability to climb ladders and stairs throughout the workday.
  • Ability to push/pull up to 100 lbs.
  • Ability to lift (floor to waist) up to 75 lbs.
  • Ability to lift (waist to shoulder level) up to 65 lbs.
  • Ability to carry up to 75 lbs. with two hands

Nice To Have

• Maintenance, repair, and operations experience is a plus
• Previous experience with an ERP system
• Knowledge of material reporting procedures by field crews
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel & Word)

Other Information

• Winter hours Monday - Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Summer hours (Memorial-day to Labor-day) Monday - Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Pre-Employment Requirement

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Based in Ramsey, Connexus Energy is Minnesota’s largest electric cooperative, providing electricity, renewable energy alternatives and related services to 150,000 residential and commercial members just north of the Twin Cities. We offer a collaborative work environment with challenging and rewarding work, which provides for professional development and work-life balance in a highly technical, stable and innovative industry. We give back to the communities we have served for more than 80 years by embracing opportunities to volunteer, donate and support economic development. Our talented and friendly staff focuses on achieving our mission of powering our members and communities toward a smarter energy future with a passionate focus on affordability, innovation, safety, and grid reliability.

Connexus Energy’s benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with generous company matching and non-matching contributions and independent investment advisory services, accrued PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, recognition program, employee referral program, employee activities, and employee activities. Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability is also provided.

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision insurance
• health savings account
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching and non-matching contributions and independent investment advisory services
• accrued PTO
• holiday pay
• tuition reimbursement
• recognition program
• employee referral program
• employee activities
• employee activities
• Company paid life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or other legally protected status