Materials Specialist (Full Time & Seasonal)
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Your cover letter must summarize your interest, education and experience relative to this position. Incomplete materials will not be considered.
To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for December 23rd. Apply online at www.chelanpud.org/careers
Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.
CONTRACT RATE
$29.68 per hour
BENEFITS EPOA
Benefits for the regular full-time position:
In addition to any State mandated benefits, employees also enjoy the following benefits,
In addition to any State mandated benefits, employees also enjoy the following benefits,
- Competitive wages
- Outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits
- Leave benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days (3.23 hours/week prorated based on hours paid) per calendar year up to 35 with tenure
- Paid Holidays – up to 11 days per calendar year, paid jury duty.
- Employee Assistance Program
- State Retirement PERS participation (positions working 70 hours per month for at least 5 months each year)
- Optional 457 plan participation with employer matching 401(a) plan
- VEBA health reimbursement account
- Optional Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life/Voluntary Life & Long-Term Care plan option
- Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
- Recognition programs and position specific stipends
- Award Stipends: Safety, Employee Appreciation, Retirement Awards
BENEFITS EPOA
Benefits for the Seasonal Position:
In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.
In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.
Retirement benefits include eligibility in the Washington state PERS plans.
Leave benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 8 paid holidays per calendar year, paid jury duty.
The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.
For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org.
JOB POSTING
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.
Materials Superintendent
Overtime exemption
Non-Exempt
Qualifications
Education
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.
- No post-secondary education required.
- 2+ years Warehouse experience required.
- Experience issuing and returning materials, shipping and receiving and inventory control is preferred.
- 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.
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 methodology.
- Knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of PeopleSoft Receiving system Accounting software; Maximo Inventory software; Maximo Order processing systems; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Outlook; and Microsoft Word.
- An individual should also have knowledge of and be able to operate general office equipment such as printers, faxes, label machines and copiers; and other equipment such as small hand tools, floor sweepers, forklifts, ladders and aerial man-lifts.
- An individual should be able to properly use personal protective equipment such as hardhats, fall restraint harnesses, ear plugs, safety glasses, face shields, respirators, confined space rescue equipment, etc.
- Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
District Values
- Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety
- Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us
- Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect
- Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (chelanpud.org) page in English and Spanish.
The job functions and physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)
