Material Worker - Trainee

PPL Electric Utilities Corp.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Electric Utilities Corp. in Scranton is seeking a Material Worker at the Scranton Service Center. You will receive, store, and manage materials and tools, prepare requisitions, and support field work by coordinating with project teams.

This is a union position with IBEW Local 1600, offering opportunities within a large, safety‑conscious utility. The role requires basic education, a valid driver's license with CDL Class A potential within six months, and the ability to operate forklifts and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the PPL Logistics Aptitude Test or its replacement.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license and ability to obtain CDL Class A license within 6 months.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment and vehicles (e.g., forklift).
• Adequate physical ability to perform manual work.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and stock materials and tools.
• Issue, pick, pack, and ship materials; stage for pick-up.
• Deliver materials and coordinate with field work as directed.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Coordinate with company representatives for disposition of obsolete material and equipment.

Skills

Manual labor

Attention to detail

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class A license

Forklift operation

Material handling equipment

Job description

Company Summary Statement

PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses throughout its 29-county service territory in eastern and central Pennsylvania. Through smart investments and innovation, it has built one of the most advanced electric grids in the United States. And, with over a century of expertise, PPL Electric remains focused on continuing to build the utility of the future, today. Regularly ranking among the country's best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction, PPL Electric has won numerous awards, including 30 J.D. Power Awards for providing top-quality service to residential and business customers. PPL Electric is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves. Empowering employees, community members and initiatives across its service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability, and wellbeing.

Overview

Receives, issues, returns, and maintains materials and material inventory in Regional Service Center storerooms and warehouses. Performs material related activities to fill requisitions for materials and coordinates tools and equipment to support work. This vacancy is based out of PPL's Scranton Service Center.

THIS IS A UNION POSITION and successful candidates will be members of IBEW Local 1600.

Responsibilities

1. Uses software and associated hardware devices provided to effectively perform the Material Worker duties.
2. Receives and stores/stocks, inventories materials, tools and equipment.
3. Issues, picks, packs, and ships materials and stages materials for pick-up.
4. Delivers materials, tools and equipment when requested.
5. Manages M&E (free bin) materials.
6. Returns materials.
7. Perform cycle count and inventory reconciliation activities.
8. Purchase materials and services using Corporate Card as directed.
9. Coordinates and reconciles equipment rental and tools to support field work.
10. Coordinates with appropriate company representatives for the disposition of obsolete material and equipment.
11. Operates motor vehicles, including those requiring a CDL license, forklifts, common power and hand tools, banding equipment and material handling equipment to transport tools, material and equipment safely and in accordance with applicable laws.
12. As directed, performs research and prepare requisitions for material requests, contracts and agreements, work orders, releases, transfers, purchase orders, to meet normal and emergency requirements.
13. Performs and organizes miscellaneous yard and warehouse clean-up activities in Material & logistics areas.
14. Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary.

Qualifications

1. High school education or equivalent.
2. Successful completion of the PPL Logistics Aptitude Test or its replacement (excluding Material Worker Trainee - Incumbent).
3. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license and have the ability to obtain a CDL Class A license within (6) months.
4. Ability to obtain valid and appropriate operator's license or certificate and ability to operate material handling equipment and vehicles e.g. forklift, material cart, van and pick-up truck.
5. Adequate physical ability to perform manual work associated with job duties.

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