Material Handler - Maple Grove, MN / Minneapolis, MN

Xcel Energy; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Pension

Vacation

Holidays

Sick Time

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Material Handler at Maple Grove, MN or Minneapolis, MN locations. The role involves unloading carrier trucks, receiving stock and non-stock materials, and putting away items.

You will fill field orders, stage materials, and track stock in our database while ensuring accurate paperwork. The position requires forklift operation, safety focus, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds in various environments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CDL Class A preferred or able to obtain within 6 months.
• Forklift operator certification preferred with experience and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Unloading carrier trucks and receiving materials (stock & non-stock).
• Put away materials and stock in assigned or random locations.
• Fill material orders for field and physically stage materials.
• Track materials in the database and handle shipping paperwork.
• Load/unload material delivery trucks and process credits for returned materials.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow safety rules at all times.

Skills

Forklift operator

SAP experience

Warehouse experience

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

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 or Chestnut Service Center in Minneapolis, MN. The starting pay for this position is $28.91 hourly according to Exhibit A in the CBA. The working hours for this position will be 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.

This position will be posted for 10 working days from September 21, 2026, to October 2, 2026.

Summary

This 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 Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Preferred, Class A; or able to obtain within 6 months
• Forklift operator certified/preferred with experience and computer skills required
• SAP experience preferred
• Warehouse experience preferred
• Knowledge of electric and gas materials preferred
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds, work inside and outside in dusty environments and be in good physical condition
• Able to work at heights of up to 30 feet as necessary
• Will be required to work extended hours and respond to after-hour emergencies as necessary

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

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 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.

Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $28.91 to $41.30 per hour

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.

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Deadline to Apply: 10/02/26

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