Utilities Materials Specialist

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Department: 9340 GRU - Utilities Stores

Salary Range Minimum: $15.00

Salary Range Maximum: $31.99

Closing Date: 02/24/2026

The Materials Specialist I plays a hands‑on role in supporting daily warehouse operations by assisting with the receiving, storage, issuance, and distribution of utility materials and supplies within a multi‑utility warehouse environment. Working under the guidance of a supervisor and alongside experienced team members, this position offers an excellent opportunity to develop foundational skills in material handling while gaining exposure to all aspects of warehouse operations at a multi‑function utility.

Multiple positions may be filled as a result of this recruitment, and an eligibility list may be established and used to fill future vacancies.

Summary This is limited technical work assisting in the receiving, storing, issuing, and distribution of utilities materials and supplies of a multi‑utility warehouse. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and may take direction from and work closely with more senior staff. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its reduced complexity, responsibility and experience with products, and from lower classes by its emphasis on learning all aspects of material handling at a multi‑function utility.

This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.

• Responsible for assisting in the daily operation of the warehouse(s) by receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, shipping, and delivering parts, supplies and tools in and out of the warehouse.
• Responsible for keeping all storage areas clean, orderly and properly stocked.
• Assists higher level personnel in the proper salvage, disposal, and recycling of any materials returned to the warehouse from operational departments and assisting in returning items to inventory.
• Responsible for the proper use and maintenance of a variety of non‑powered and powered tools and equipment, including, but not limited to, forklifts, trucks and wire coiling machines. Duties include the safe operation, routine inspection, care, and basic maintenance of all equipment.
• Responsible for preparing reports and record keeping of inspection results for submission to supervisory personnel.
• Responsible for the safe handling, maintenance, and use of all warehouse equipment and materials, including, but not limited to, all materials issued with a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), hazardous chemicals, first aid kit, eye wash station, and safety showers.
• Responsible for providing high‑quality service to all internal and external customers and vendors by retaining and following oral and written instructions from supervisors and higher level staff to properly identify requested parts and materials from operational areas and effectively communicating with other personnel.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory balances and responding to inquiries from customers and other personnel by performing data look up or entry into appropriate inventory control systems.
• Responsible for assisting in completing emergency preparedness procedures.
• Responsible for following all department and organizational policies and procedures to safely and effectively perform all job duties.
• Will be required to respond under emergency and…