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Materials Specialist

Chelan PUD is seeking two Materials Specialists, one regular full time and other full time seasonal, with the season being approximately January 27, 2025 through October 31, 2025. Applicants will have the opportunity to indicate if they are interested in being considered for one or both openings. 

Overview The Materials Specialist position supports District operations and maintenance through issuing and distributing materials, equipment and services needed to meet District objectives. This position has numerous responsibilities relating to procuring, issuing, receiving, storing, tracking and delivering materials for internal and external customers in a safe, efficient, professional and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Issue, distribute and return materials from District warehouse stores to crews and contractors. Account for warehouse materials utilizing the District's Maximo inventory control system. Perform cycle counts as needed to maintain accurate inventory control of warehouse materials and items.
• Ship and receive materials purchased for District purposes into warehouse stores and implement appropriate accounting and quality control procedures to account for the use of said materials.
• Keep warehouses and District property neat, safe, orderly and clean. This includes the warehouse storeroom, vehicles and dock area assigned to the warehouse. Provide assistance to customers entering the warehouse.
• Pack and unpack items to be stocked in warehouses. Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to foreman or supervisor.
• Teach and train customers and co-workers on (CQI) Continuous Quality Improvement methods and process for managing and accounting for materials inventories. 
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
• Provide backup tool room duties as needed for Generation crews at Central Maintenance Rocky Reach and Rock Island 
• As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

Reports To Materials Superintendent

Overtime exemption Non-Exempt

Qualifications

Education Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

• No post-secondary education required.

Experience

• 2+ years Warehouse experience required. 
• Experience issuing and returning materials, shipping and receiving and inventory control is preferred. 

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire required. 
• CPR -- Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation with Valid First Aid Card within 180 days required. and
• Flagger Certification within 180 days required. 

Skills and Abilities A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Requires good intrapersonal skills and ability to get along with others.

Ability to manage one's own time efficiently and while working independently.

Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement methodolog