Spec Temp - Logistics Worker I

PPL Corporation; Hazle Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Electric Utilities, based in Pennsylvania, is seeking a temporary Warehouse Associate for the 3rd shift (Sunday - Thursday, 10pm – 6am) to support tools, materials and equipment handling at its logistics site. This union position falls under IBEW Local 1600 and lasts up to 9 months.

You will pick and deliver items, load and unload vehicles, perform cycle counts, and use a handheld barcode reader. A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required, along with the ability to

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment e.g. forklift, material cart, van or pick-up truck (1 ton or less).
• Adequate physical ability to perform manual work associated with job duties.

Responsibilities

• Pick and deliver tools, materials, supplies and equipment within a work site.
• Issues and returns tools to and from inventory.
• Performs physical cycle counts of material.
• Utilizes hand-held barcode reader in the performance of the above duties.
• Operates common hand and power tools, including small forklift (maximum 10,000 lbs.) and other material handling equipment.
• Loads and unloads PPL and supplier vehicles.
• Places received materials into their proper location.
• Performs routine local errands related to Logistics functions.
• Performs miscellaneous yard and warehouse clean-up activities.
• Only operates personal computer for employee related activities such as e-mail, time entry, Job Safety Analysis, training, etc.
• Substitutes for Messenger.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Barcode scanning

Material handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld barcode reader

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

This is a union position within PPL. The successful candidate will be a member of IBEW Local 1600. The successful applicant will perform basic warehouse duties. This is a temporary position, lasting up to 9 months. The successful candidates will be for 3rd shift. Sunday - Thursday 10pm - 6am.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Pick and deliver tools, materials, supplies and equipment within a work site.
• Issues and returns tools to and from inventory. Does not include Calibrated Tools, Weld Wire, Quality Structural Shapes, or Cable at Susquehanna SES.
• Performs physical cycle counts of material.
• Utilizes hand-held barcode reader in the performance of the above duties. Does not use personal computers in the performance of those duties.
• Operates common hand and power tools, including small forklift (maximum 10,000 lbs.) and other material handling equipment, i.e., pallet jack and power carts.
• Loads and unloads PPL and supplier vehicles.
• Places received materials into their proper location.
• Performs routine local errands related to Logistics functions.
• Performs miscellaneous yard and warehouse clean-up activities.
• Only operates personal computer for employee related activities such as e-mail, time entry, Job Safety Analysis, training, etc.
• Substitutes for Messenger.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Ability to obtain valid and appropriate operator's license and ability to operate material handling equipment e.g. forklift, material cart, van or pick-up truck (1 ton or less).
• Adequate physical ability to perform manual work associated with job duties.

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