Materials Specialist I OR Materials Specialist II

Duke Energy; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Materials Specialist to support warehouse operations, including inventory control, receiving, issues, transfers, and chemical inventory. The role emphasizes accurate inventory, safe handling of maintenance materials, and coordination with plant management to prioritize daily tasks.

The position requires a High School/GED, with II level preferring 2 years of related experience. On-site work, possible overtime, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support warehouse operations including inventory control, issues, receiving, transfers and chemical inventory.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and safe handling of maintenance materials; coordinate with plant management to prioritize daily tasks.

Skills

2 years preferred work experience

Education

High School/GED degree

Job description

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
• Knowledge of warehouse 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 skills including 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.

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