Materials Specialist I OR Materials Specialist II

Duke Energy Corporation; Garner (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation is seeking a Materials Specialist to support warehouse operations including inventory control, receiving, transfers, and chemical inventory across a Power Generation facility. The role emphasizes safe handling of materials, effective communication with plant management, and using MAXIMO/EMAX systems to maintain efficient material flow.

The position requires a High School/GED and may be aligned at Materials Specialist I or II levels based on experience.

Qualifications

• High School/GED is required.
• 2 years of related work experience preferred for Materials Specialist II.

Responsibilities

• Handle inventory control, receiving, transfers, and chemical inventory.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through physical and chemical inventory processes.
• Coordinate daily activities to support warehouse operations and maintenance material flow.
• Communicate effectively with plant management and staff to prioritize and schedule tasks.
• Learn and utilize MAXIMO and EMAX systems for supply chain operations.

Skills

Self-motivated

Good communication

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Customer interaction

Team collaboration

Education

High School/GED degree

Tools

MAXIMO

EMAX

Job description

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people’s lives.

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you’ll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.

Job Summary

The Material Specialist position is responsible for executing day-to-day activities in support of warehouse operations including, but not limited to, inventory control, issues, receiving, transfers, chemical inventory and, if applicable, equipment and tools. Assuring inventory accuracy is a critical aspect of the position which includes physical inventory and chemical inventory processes. The job activity ensures the safe movement and handling of required parts and maintenance materials into and out of Duke Energy Facilities. The successful Materials Specialist candidate ensures work priorities are established and adhered to for those activities associated with material handling processes and systems.

The Material Specialist will have excellent communication skills and is expected to work effectively with plant management and staff to prioritize, schedule and implement activities related with day-to-day operations and maintenance activities within the Power Generation facility.

The Material Specialist will be a self-starter and customer-driven to support the supply chain organization and the generation plant operations customers. Also required is the ability to learn new processes and systems within Supply Chain operations including MAXIMO and EMAX applications. This person will be responsible for maintaining excellent communications and relationships with supply chain site procurement and site operations to ensure the efficient flow of commodities in and out of Duke Energy Facilities.

Note: This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Basic/Required Qualifications (Materials Specialist I)

• High School/GED degree

Basic/Required Qualifications (Materials Specialist II)

• High School/GED degree
• 2 years preferred work experience

Desired Qualifications:

• 1-2 years warehouse experiences
• Knowledgeofwarehouse activities
• Self-motivated
• Anticipates, responds and follows up effectively to customers’ request, which may include inquires received in person, via phone and/or in writing
• Good communication skillsincluding ability to effectively interact with management, teammates, and customers
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to constantly changing conditions, such as time pressures. Must be able to prioritize both long-term and short-term task with varying levels of urgency from multiple team members, balanced along with normal duties
• Good organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
• Some generation plant experience and/or warehousing experience
• Good working knowledge of warehousing
• Ability to identify problems, consider resolutions and work with teammates to decide on necessary steps to solve the problems

Working Conditions:

• Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility. On-site employees are also required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location, not greater than 50 miles one way.
• Inside warehouse and outside yard environment including all weather conditions and possibly extreme temperatures
• Possible rotating shift
• Frequent overtime and emergency call-out for unscheduled outages
• Weekend coverage if required
• Lifting requirements of 50 pounds
• Frequent contact with dust (coal, dirt, etc.) and fly ash
• Job requires frequent walking, bending, kneeling, pulling, climbing ladders, and working in extreme heat or cold
• Must be able to arrive at plant within a maximum of thirty (30) minutes once called for emergency call-out when scheduled for on-call duty during nights, weekends, holidays, etc.

Specific Requirements:

• Maintain a valid driver’s license for occasional use of company vehicles
• Ability to successfully complete fork-lift, safety, environmental and supply chain-related training
• Lifting requirements of 50 pounds

Travel Requirements

Not required

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.