Warehouse Helper

Cowlitz Public Utility District; Longview (WA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Full benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Cowlitz PUD in Longview, WA, is seeking a Warehouse Helper to join our team. This entry-level role supports issuing, receiving, stocking, and delivering district materials, while helping ensure accurate inventory and smooth operations across departments.

You’ll work in a fast-paced warehouse, provide friendly internal service, and handle basic tasks like traffic control and trailer backing, with a 4/10 schedule Mon-Thu 6:00 AM–4:30 PM. Residency and safety requirements apply.

Formación

• Entry-level role with responsibilities in issuing, receiving, stocking, and delivering materials.
• Must operate in all-weather conditions and back up trailers.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with issuing and receiving District materials and supplies.
• Help stock and deliver the materials and supplies other departments need.
• Provide traffic control for other departments as needed.
• Provide a high level of internal customer service and build rapport with other departments.

Conocimientos

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Power tools

All-weather driving

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year technical degree in electrical technology

Herramientas

Forklift

Power tools

Descripción del empleo

Help Power What Matters

At Cowlitz PUD, your work directly supports the people and businesses in our community. We’re looking for a Warehouse Helper to join our Warehouse team and help keep District materials and supplies moving to support the work that powers Cowlitz County.

This entry-level position assists with issuing, receiving, stocking, delivering, and accounting for District materials and supplies, and provides traffic control for other departments as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with issuing and receiving District materials and supplies.


• Help stock and deliver the materials and supplies other departments need.


• Provide traffic control for other departments as needed.


• Provide a high level of internal customer service and build rapport with other departments.

What You Bring

• A positive attitude and enthusiasm for staying busy in a fast-paced warehouse environment.


• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.


• Ability to back up trailers, operate a forklift, use power tools, and drive-in all-weather conditions.

Minimum:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• At least one year of experience working in a warehouse environment.


• Demonstrated experience operating a PC or laptop.


• Must adhere to the District’s residency requirements for response workers.


• Must score above average on the District’s Mechanical Aptitude Test unless previous test results are available.


• Ability to safely, efficiently, and effectively maneuver trailers, including hauling, coupling, loading, and backing.

Nice to have (not required):

• A two-year technical degree in electrical technology from an accredited college or a certificate in electrical technology from a vocational/technical school.


• One year of working knowledge of materials and supplies used in the installation and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution systems.


• Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) with no air brake restrictions.

Why Cowlitz PUD?

Our Mission: Provide customers with safe, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable electricity. Our Vision: Connecting customers to energy to power Cowlitz County’s future.

We put employees first. We believe our people are the foundation of everything we do and invest in their growth, safety, and success.

Our work is guided by:

• Employees– supported, trained, and empowered to succeed


• Safety – our top priority in every decision


• Integrity– doing the right thing, always


• Transparency – open, accountable public service


• Community – serving Cowlitz County


• Resiliency – planning for the future

What You Get

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.


• 4/10 schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.


• Robust wellness program, including an on-site gym


• Meaningful, community-focused work


• Strong team culture + growth opportunities

Where You’ll Work

• Work is performed mainly outdoors in all weather conditions, with limited office work. Remote work is not available.


• Field work requires proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all safety standards.


• You must physically negotiate all terrain in all weather conditions with tools, equipment, and construction supplies.


• Emergency outage situations may require evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including potential background check, pre-placement physical exam, and full driver's abstract.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.