Job Details

Material Services Assistant

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

Principal duties include:

• Issuing material under proper authorization; processing and filing required records which may include picking up, hauling and delivering materials and operating Company automotive equipment such as cars and trucks.
• Checking received material for quantity; making visual inspection for identity, breakage, and condition; initiating and processing material receipt and related records.
• Reporting irregularities and abnormal conditions
• Identifying, sorting and recording material returned; placing usable material in stock, and sorting non-usable material into scrap containers; recording applicable information and processing related records
• Operating computer terminals and printers supporting a materials management system, and other office equipment such as calculators, scanners etc.
• Preparing and packing material for shipment or storage, including preparation of required shipping papers and other related records. This may include shipping and receiving hazardous material, such as gasoline, oil, oil containing PCB, and lead-acid batteries under required safety and environmental procedures.
• Operating material handling equipment such as hand trucks, forklift trucks, low lift trucks, hoists, overhead cranes, order pickers, or any other equipment as required.
• Assisting supervisor with maintaining efficient storage of materials, rearrangement or change of bins and racks, and making material location changes.
• Assisting in maintaining adequate inventory levels based on current requirements through inventory cycle counts; performing discrepancy adjustments with appropriate approval and processing all associated records.
• Assisting employees of equal or higher classification.
• Performing similar or less skilled work.
• Performing duties in accordance with company safety rules, operating regulations, and practice.

Education requirements are listed below: High school graduate or GED.

Work Experience requirement listed below: Must have satisfactorily performed the duties of Stores Attendant B for a minimum of 24 months.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law. In addition, the incumbent may be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

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 is required.
• Must possess basic computer skills to use inventory management software such as Maximo; Microsoft Excel and Word experience is also 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 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 drive license. If a Commercial Drive 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 Grade: U073-R85

Compensation Range: $27.40 - $30.05

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: H Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects 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 (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.