Materials Trainee - IBEW 1393

Duke Energy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Edwardsport, IN is seeking a Materials Trainee to support shipping, receiving, inventory, and parts handling in our material management facility. You will record transactions, load and unload materials, and help maintain clean, safe work areas.

The role offers on-site work with a 4x10 schedule, potential for promotion to Materials Specialist after training, and the chance to grow within a large energy company with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Familiarity with computer systems and catalog IDs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipping, receiving, storing, issuing and inventory of parts, materials and equipment.
• Record all transactions and ensure counts are accurate.
• Load, unload and transport materials and equipment as assigned.
• Maintain clean, orderly work area and comply with safety rules.
• Assist in training with promotion potential to Materials Specialist after two years.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Windows-based applications

Excel

Supply chain systems

Material shipping/receiving

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Diversity interaction

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

## Materials Trainee - IBEW 1393Apply: Onsite: Edwardsport, IN: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 15, 2026 (9 days left to apply): R41861**Important Application Submission Information**In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026## 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.Under indirect supervision, perform duties in Material Management Facilities including, but no limited to, shipping, receiving, storing, issuing and inventory of parts, materials and equipment. Record all transaction. Load, unload and transport parts, materials, equipment and perform other duties as assigned. **Principal Duties and Responsibilities*** The duties of this classification are set forth in the job specification for Materials Specialists.* Employees in this classification will be assigned to perform work and participate in training resulting in qualification for promotion to Materials Specialist at the end of two years.**Materials Specialist*** Perform duties involved in the shipping and receiving of parts, materials and equipment. Ensure that the count is accurate and that the goods are in serviceable condition. Record all transactions.* Process returned parts, materials and equipment. Record all transactions* Issue parts, materials and equipment upon request. Record all transactions* Perform inventory of parts, materials and equipment. Record the results of such inventory* Operate assigned motor vehicles and mechanical equipment. Load, unload and transport materials and equipment as assigned* Service motor vehicles and mechanical equipment and perform other work as assigned* Maintain work area in a clean, orderly condition**Basic/Required Qualifications (Materials Trainee)*** High School Diploma/GED* Valid driver's license## **Desired Qualifications*** Warehouse experience* Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills including windows-based applications, i.e., Word, Excel, etc.* Ability to learn how to execute computer supply chain systems transactions* Understands material identification via supply chain system catalog IDs and can productively pick/issue, receiving and/or count inventory materials* Material Shipping/Receiving experience* Self-motivated and able to work productively in a team collaborative environment* Ability to multi-task and adapt to constantly changing conditions* Experience in interacting with a diverse range of contacts, including managers, non-managers, peers, and external customers* Demonstrated problem-solving skills* Demonstrated ability to identify problems, consider resolutions, and take the 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.* Storeroom, warehouse, and outside storage areas* Must be able to obtain DOT medical card.* Inside/Outside in industrial environment; 4 10-hour days; rotating schedule can include 5-8s; ability to work outages beyond normal rotating schedule****Travel Requirements****5-15%### Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No### Represented/Union PositionIBEW Local 1393### Visa Sponsored PositionNo. 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.