Warehouse Technician

Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Warehouse Technician I at Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. supports electric and broadband operations by efficiently receiving, storing, and distributing materials. You will help ensure crews have the right materials, maintain accurate inventory, and provide backup to the Building Maintenance Technician.

Safety and compliance are emphasized in all tasks. Responsibilities include forklift operation, records management, custodial duties, and collaboration with other teams to keep the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification and prior warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory records and document control.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and distribute materials and supplies for electric and broadband operations.
• Operate forklift safely and efficiently to move materials around the facility.
• Maintain accurate material records and update work orders and inventories.
• Assist Building Maintenance Technicians and provide backup as needed.
• Keep warehouse clean and organized; monitor scrap bins and vendor pickups.
• Support safety, health, and environmental standards in all tasks.

Skills

Safety awareness

Oral and written communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project and time management

Collaboration and teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Warehouse Technician I

Job Title: Warehouse Technician I

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range: 5

Department: Operations

Reports to: Manager, Supply Chain & Facilities

Date: 07/30/2015

Revised: 10/03/2018, 08/14/2023, 10/30/2025, 10/06/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

The Warehouse Technician supports electric and broadband utility operations by efficiently receiving, storing, and distributing materials and supplies while supporting overall logistics and inventory management processes. Maintains accurate inventory and material records, supports warehouse and logistics activities, and helps ensure crews have the materials needed to perform their work safely and efficiently. R responsible for assisting and providing backup to the Building Maintenance Technician. Performs all work in compliance with safety, health and environmental standards; applicable regulations; and Cooperative policies and work procedures.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Stores and maintains materials and supplies to ensure smooth electric and broadband utility operations and a safe work environment.
2. Operates a forklift efficiently, responsibly, and safely to load, unload, and transport materials, products, and supplies around our facility. Ensures proper stacking and organization of items to prevent damage and accidents.
3. Receives work orders, boxes, and material; organizes and places material for construction and maintenance crews. Delivers materials to work sites as needed.
4. Receives materials and completes appropriate records; returns unused materials to stock; receives and inventories partial reels of wire returned by the line crew; receives and inventories broadband materials returned by the line crew; handles the return of faulty and damaged transformers.
5. Maintains the warehouse in a neat, clean, and orderly condition. Monitors scrap bins and coordinates vendor pickups. Keeps the laydown yard free of debris and maintains grounds, including mowing as needed.
6. Coordinates with plumbing contractors and issues water heaters for H2O program. Maintains accurate and up-to-date records.
7. Maintains detailed records of materials issued and returned on work orders, as well as transfers of materials between Cooperative facilities.
8. Assists with custodial maintenance duties of Aiken facilities, including dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning carpets, and restroom sanitation.
9. Assists with routine maintenance of custodial equipment, supplies, facilities, and grounds.
10. Provides assistance to Building Maintenance Technicians for tasks requiring two or more personnel.
11. Ensures proper care, use, and maintenance of all equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental practices.

Competencies

1. Ethics and integrity
2. Oral and written communication skills
3. Negotiation skills
4. Analytical and critical thinking
5. Organizational awareness and alignment
6. Collaboration and teamwork
7. Professional and technical credibility
8. Project and time management
9. Adaptability
10. Risk awareness and compliance
11. Service orientation

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This job occasionally operates in a clerical, office setting. This role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The employee will be required to walk or stand occasionally, use hands, fingers to handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

Travel

Periodic travel to state and local destinations, as well as some interstate travel is required.

Required Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Associate degree or equivalent.
2. Forklift certification and experience as a forklift operator.
3. Three years experience working with warehousing and inventory control.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. Valid Driver’s License.
2. Legally eligible to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

At-Will Employment Statement

This job description is intended to outline the general duties and responsibilities of the position and is not a binding contract. Employment with Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AEC) is on an at-will basis, which means that either the employee or AEC may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, and for any lawful reason. This document does not create an employment contract, expressed or implied, nor does it modify the at-will nature of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description 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.

Due to the nature of an electric and broadband utility, all employees are subject to working extended hours, holidays, nights, and weekends with or without notice. All employees of Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc., may be required to work during the Annual Meeting. Additional duties or responsibilities may be assigned.

Signatures

Manager_____________________________________

HR_____________________________________

Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.

Employee__________________________________ Date_____________

NRECA Electric Cooperative Employee Competencies

Business Acumen

Integrates business, organizational and industry knowledge to one’s own job performance.

Electric Cooperative Business Fundamentals

Understands and integrates cooperative principles and industry knowledge into daily practice.

Organizational Awareness and Alignment

Understands and supports the formal and informal decision-making structures and relationships in the organization.

Professional and Technical Credibility

Keeps current in area(s) of expertise and demonstrates competency within areas of functional responsibility.

Technology Management

Keeps current on developments and leverages technology in performance of job duties.

Safety Awareness

Applies core safety knowledge, skills and mindset to everyday work.

Interactions with Others

Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.

Ethics and Integrity

Demonstrates personal and professional honesty and chooses ethical courses of action.

Interpersonal Awareness

Maintains constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.

Communication

Receives and conveys information to diverse audiences in diverse situations.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others to achieve collective goals.

Service Orientation

Demonstrates a desire and ability to serve and work in partnership with others (members, colleagues, stakeholders).

Respect and Appreciation of Differences

Recognizes, respects, and adapts to others' differences in order to work effectively.

Resourcefulness And Accountability

Takes responsibility for accomplishing work objectives and delivering business results.

Self-Management

Demonstrates resiliency and manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals.

Flexibility and Innovation

Is adaptable and contributes creative ideas and solutions to meet changing business needs.

Results Oriented

Strives for excellence in achieving business outcomes.

Influence and Negotiation

Manages challenges in a constructive manner and reaches compromises, gains support and strives for win-win solutions.

Critical Thinking and Decision Making

Uses objective analysis and evaluation to make decisions and implement solutions.

Continuous Learning and Development

Displays curiosity and an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement.

NRECA Electric Cooperative Employee Competencies – Supply Chain & Procurement

Manages the processes, activities, and networks needed to source, transport, warehouse, and deliver products and services.

Planning and Coordination

Implements and integrates practices throughout the supply chain.

• Strategic Planning
• Forecasting
• Risk Management /Compliance

Assessment and Monitoring

Observes, records and collects data to evaluate conditions and support decision-making.

• Department Assessment
• Quality Control

Cost and Finance

Performs financial analysis to optimize business decisions.

• Budgeting/Cost Management/Spend Profile
• Cost/Benefit Analyses
• Financing and Leveraging Strategies

Operations

Coordinates handling and processing of products and services.

• Logistics
• Materials & Inventory Management

Procurement

Obtains goods and services.

• Procurement Policies and Standards
• Contract Management and Negotiation
• Strategic Sourcing
• Vendor Management