Store Attendant B-A

American Electric Power; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 35,459 - 42,567; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Seattle is seeking staff to assist the Material Services organization by handling material accountability, storeroom operations, and storage yards. The role includes issuing material, inspecting received items, and maintaining records.

Responsibilities encompass shipping/receiving, packing, and operating material handling equipment, with emphasis on safety and accuracy in inventory management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year in inventory control, material handling, warehousing or related field.
• Basic computer skills to use inventory management software such as Maximo; Excel and Word experience preferred.
• Must have knowledge of logistics related to shipping and relocating inventory.
• Able to understand basic math and work independently with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Issue material under proper authorization; process and file records including picking up, hauling and delivering materials and operating company vehicles.
• Check received material for quantity; visually inspect identity and condition; initiate receipt and related records.
• Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
• Record material returned; place usable items in stock and sort non-usable materials into scrap; process related records.
• Operate terminals and printers supporting the inventory system and other office equipment.
• Prepare and pack material for shipment/storage, including shipping papers and related records; may include hazardous materials per safety procedures.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, hoists, cranes, order pickers as required.
• Assist supervisor with efficient storage, bin/rack changes and location updates.
• Assist in maintaining inventory levels through cycle counts and discrepancy adjustments.
• Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
• Perform duties in line with safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Logistics knowledge

Safety awareness

Ability to lift 70 pounds

CDL within six months

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maximo

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Summary

Assist the Material Services organization by performing duties related to material accountability, operation of the storeroom and storage yards.

Essential Job Functions

• Issue material under proper authorization; process and file required records which may include picking up, hauling and delivering materials and operating company automotive equipment such as cars and trucks.
• Check received material for quantity; make visual inspection for identity, breakage, and condition; initiate and process material receipt and related records.
• Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
• Identify, sort and record material returned; place usable material in stock, and sort non-usable material into scrap containers; record applicable information and process related records.
• Operate computer terminals and printers supporting a materials management system, and other office equipment such as calculators, scanners, etc.
• Prepare and pack material for shipment or storage, including preparation of required shipping papers and other related records. This may include shipping and receiving hazardous materials, such as gasoline, oil, oil containing PCB, and lead-acid batteries under required safety and environmental procedures.
• Operate material handling equipment such as hand trucks, forklift trucks, low lift trucks, hoists, overhead cranes, order pickers, or any other equipment as required.
• Assist supervisor with maintaining efficient storage of materials, rearrangement or change of bins and racks, and making material location changes.
• Assist in maintaining adequate inventory levels based on current requirements through inventory cycle counts; perform discrepancy adjustments with appropriate approval and process all associated records.
• Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
• Perform similar or less skilled work.
• Perform duties in accordance with company safety rules, operating regulations, and practice.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A minimum of one year work experience in inventory control and management, material handling, warehousing, or related experience.
• Must possess basic computer skills to use inventory management software such as Maximo; Microsoft Excel and Word experience preferred.
• Must have sufficient knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities listed above, and also have the physical capabilities to perform the required work.
• Must possess a strong working knowledge of logistics related to shipping and relocating inventory.
• Must understand and perform basic math functions.
• Must be able to work independently and possess good communication skills.
• Must be able to safely lift up to 70 pounds; successful completion of the Physical Ability Test (PAT) is required.
• Must possess the appropriate State driver license.
• If a Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required, the incumbent must obtain the CDL within six months of entry into this job classification or vacate the current job classification.
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment including motorized forklifts and road vehicles.

Compensation Data

• Compensation Grade: CPWT-K15
• Compensation Range: $25.74–30.90 USD

The policy of American Electric Power (AEP) is to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an affirmative action plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the affirmative action program by self-identifying their race or ethnic identity.