Job Description:
Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise, Idaho is looking for a Materials Handler to join our Corporate Services & Communications team. It's an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we're working hard to safely provide our customers with the reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on.
What does a Materials Handler do for us?
The Materials Handler, with limited supervision, receives, stores, retrieves, and issues electrical utility materials, tools, supplies, and equipment; uses a computerized Enterprise Resource Planning system to accurately record all materials movement transactions; develops and maintains indoor and outdoor storage areas; maintains organization, cleanliness and 5S Standards within facility and daily workspace; and ensures a safe working environment through regular safety inspections and cleaning and maintenance of all storage and work areas and equipment. They must work in a team-oriented environment with high focus on customer satisfaction. Work is performed in both a warehouse and yard environment, which involves working with chemicals, equipment, hand and power tools, and material that requires special handling, storage, and packaging due to exposure to potential environmental and safety hazards.
In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.
A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
Knowledge of:
- Proper and safe handling, loading/unloading, moving, storing, and shipping of materials
- Safe use of hand tools and equipment
- ERP system experience
- General warehousing including 5S Lean standards
Skills in:
- Basic PC operations, including use of Microsoft Office products
- Effective oral and written communication
- Teamwork
- Basic math
- Problem solving and researching
Ability to:
- Maintain neat, accurate, and legible records
- Follow oral and written instructions
- Interact effectively with public, team members, and members of other work teams
- Perform moderately heavy manual labor while focusing on safety
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Experience:
- 3 years of warehouse materials handling experience within the last 5 years including forklift utilization and inventory management/ERP system experience
Preferred:
- 5 years of utility materials handling experience in the last 7 years including forklift and inventory management or ERP system experience
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
- Must obtain First Aid/CPR card and Idaho Power forklift certification within 30 days
- Forklift certification requirements include rough terrain, counterbalance, and narrow aisle certifications
Preferred:
- Idaho Power certification to operate forklifts and manlifts, First Aid/CPR card, or DOT PHMSA 49 CFR Part 172 hazardous materials training at time of hire
Idaho Power
1221 W Idaho St
Boise
Idaho United States
www.idahopower.com
