Warehouse Helper

At Cowlitz PUD, your work directly supports the people and businesses in our community. We’re looking for a Warehouse Helper to join our Warehouse team and help keep District materials and supplies moving to support the work that powers Cowlitz County.

This entry-level position assists with issuing, receiving, stocking, delivering, and accounting for District materials and supplies, and provides traffic control for other departments as needed.

• Assist with issuing and receiving District materials and supplies.
• Help stock and deliver the materials and supplies other departments need.
• Provide traffic control for other departments as needed.
• Provide a high level of internal customer service and build rapport with other departments.

• A positive attitude and enthusiasm for staying busy in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to back up trailers, operate a forklift, use power tools, and drive-in all-weather conditions.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Demonstrated experience operating a PC or laptop.
• Must adhere to the District’s residency requirements for response workers.
• Must score above average on the District’s Mechanical Aptitude Test unless previous test results are available.
• Ability to safely, efficiently, and effectively maneuver trailers, including hauling, coupling, loading, and backing.

• A two-year technical degree in electrical technology from an accredited college or a certificate in electrical technology from a vocational/technical school.
• One year of working knowledge of materials and supplies used in the installation and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution systems.
• Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) with no air brake restrictions.

Our Mission: Provide customers with safe, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable electricity.
Our Vision: Connecting customers to energy to power Cowlitz County’s future.

We put employees first. We believe our people are the foundation of everything we do and invest in their growth, safety, and success.

• Employees
  – supported, trained, and empowered to succeed
• Safety – our top priority in every decision
• Integrity
  – doing the right thing, always
• Transparency – open, accountable public service
• Community – serving Cowlitz County
• Resiliency – planning for the future

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
• 4/10 schedule:
  Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Robust wellness program, including an on-site gym
• Meaningful, community-focused work
• Strong team culture + growth opportunities

• Work is performed mainly outdoors in all weather conditions, with limited office work. Remote work is not available.
• Field work requires proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all safety standards.
• You must physically negotiate all terrain in all weather conditions with tools, equipment, and construction supplies.
• Emergency outage situations may require evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including potential background check, pre-placement physical exam, and full driver's abstract.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.