Material Handler - Maple Grove, MN

Xcel Energy; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Pension

Vacation

Holidays

VPTO

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a Material Handler to support receiving, stocking, and distributing materials at the service center. The role requires operating forklifts, complying with safety rules, and coordinating with field teams to ensure timely deliveries.

You will unload carrier trucks, put away stock, fill orders, and process shipping paperwork while maintaining accurate records in our system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• CDL Class A preferred or able to obtain within 6 months.
• Forklift certification or experience preferred.
• SAP experience preferred; warehouse systems knowledge helpful.
• Knowledge of electric and gas materials preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds; work indoors and outdoors.
• Comfort with heights up to 30 feet; able to work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Receive activities including unloading trucks and stocking materials.
• Put away stock in assigned and random locations and fill orders.
• Physically stage and track materials in the database; load/unload delivery trucks.
• Process shipping paperwork and credits for returns; maintain clean work areas.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment; follow safety rules.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDL preferred Class A or able to obtain within 6 months

Tools

SAP

Warehouse software

Job description

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, 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 Handler(s) at our Maple Grove Service Center in Maple Grove, MN. The starting pay for this position is $28.91 hourly. The working hours for this position will be 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.This position will be posted for 5 working days from October 22, 2026, to October 28, 2026.SummaryThis position is responsible for receiving activities, which include the unloading of carrier trucks and receipt of materials both (stock & non-stock), put away activities, put stock materials away in assigned & random locations, order filling, physically fill material orders for field, physically stage and track materials in data base, load & unload material delivery trucks and process necessary required shipping paperwork, process credits of materials returned from field, maintain clean work areas as necessary. Utilize various computer applications and software. This position requires the safe operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment. A high awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times.Minimum RequirementsHigh School diploma or GEDCommercial Driver’s License (CDL) Preferred, Class A; or able to obtain within 6 monthsForklift operator certified/preferred with experience and computer skills requiredSAP experience preferredWarehouse experience preferredKnowledge of electric and gas materials preferredMust be able to lift and carry 50 pounds, work inside and outside in dusty environments and be in good physical conditionAble to work at heights of up to 30 feet as necessaryWill be required to work extended hours and respond to after-hour emergencies as necessaryOur culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.Our ValuesConnected, Committed, Trustworthy, SafeOur Employee CommitmentsWork that makes a differenceA team you can count ofOpportunities to growRewards that help you thriveXcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $28.91 per hourThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending 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: 10/28/26EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.Accessibility StatementXcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.