Material Handling Technician

Job Summary

This is an entry level position in the warehouse and allows for the introduction of a less experienced candidate who can grow in the position. As knowledge and abilities progress, it is expected that the employee will be able take on the duties, and responsibilities to progress to Senior Material Handling Technician. Facilitate shipping, receiving, inspecting, storage, issuing, staging and distribution of City of Loveland inventory and non-inventory materials.

The majority of the inventoried materials are utility specific: power, water, wastewater and broadband. Supporting the City’s utilities is the primary function.

The salary range for this position is $21.01 - $28.37 per hour with a hiring range of $21.01 - $24.69
, depending on qualifications and experience.

This position will be open until Thursday February 26, 2026, 12:00 PM.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

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• Replenish inventories by receiving stock materials from vendors, unload delivery trucks, inspect shipments for damage and accuracy based on order.
• Process receiving documents, including updating purchasing/inventory system. Maintain receiving records.
• Familiarize with and utilize material locations and material applications for effective and accurate disbursement. Become familiar with inventory cycle count procedures, and become familiar with all equipment used in the warehouse and yard. Demonstrate an understanding of shipping and receiving procedures. Label stock material with correct stock number and store in the warehouse or storage yard.
• Unload, inspect, organize, tag and complete all documentation for electric utility cable, transformers and switchgears. Unload, inspect, and organize large items for construction needs such as concrete products (i.e. transformer pads, street light foundations), 20' PVC conduit, and Streetlight poles up to 41' long.
• Issue materials by picking and staging, or “kitting”, electric, water, and fiber optic warehouse material for utility and broadband crews and contractors. Load/unload large reels of cable for broadband or electric line crews and contractors.
• Become familiar with and utilize purchasing and inventory (P/I) management system for stock material analysis, data entry and documentation updates or uploads with knowledge and understanding of account structure.
• Accurately Issue, return and credit inventory transactions using the P/I system by ensuring account, work order and project numbers are correct and valid.
• Provide receiving services for non-stock materials delivered to the warehouse. These services include unloading delivery vehicles, inspecting shipments, processing receiving reports and notifying originators.
• Distribute stock and non-stock material by picking, loading onto trucks and delivering to specified city-wide locations.
• Perform a weekly switch gear and salvage transformer inventory.
• Maintain electronic and physical files to track information specific to cable inventory.
• Count and verify inventory and maintain records using a preset schedule.
• Safely operate, maintain, and fill out daily inspection sheets for the forklift used to load, unload, and transport materials.
• Prepare shipments, maintain shipping records, and send appropriate documentation to accounting for all material sent through shipping carriers.
• Adhere to and be actively involved by carrying out all safety procedures set by the City of Loveland. Maintain and promote a safe work environment, identify unsafe or hazardous situations and take corrective measures during all phases of shipping, receiving and warehouse work.
• Complete and document monthly safety inspection of the warehouse.
• Use math skills to convert conductor weight to footage.

• Deliver tools, equipment, and materials to crews in the field as needed.
• Assist Public Works with unloading of road marking paint, car wash soap containers, and traffic poles/arms that may be up to 50 feet long.
• Assist Fleet Management and Tech Services with unloading of pumps, motors, and…