Materials Coordinator II

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today‑for our customers, communities and each other.

The position of Materials Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of material management functions including the receiving, issuing, storing, handling, shipping, counting, delivering, and staging of materials for customers while maintaining the warehouse in a safe and orderly fashion.

$25.72 - $38.44 per hour (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Materials Supervisor

Papillion, Albion, or Oneill, Nebraska

• Have overall responsibilities for the unloading, receipt, inspection, check‑in, storage, control, issuance and disposal of materials, equipment and parts ordered by the company.
• Coordinate and expedite the ordering and delivery of materials within or between inventory business units.
• Provide support for delivery notifications and monitoring delivery to schedule and PO requirements and verify that the material invoiced has been received on‑site and the invoice payment can be made.
• Represent the materials management function at operational and planning meetings as required.
• Review reports, work orders, or materials lists to determine material requirements or material priorities to support operations.
• Ensure compliance with Supply Chain policies and procedures.
• Ensure OSHA and company safety policies, procedures, and work practices are being followed in all areas.
• Maintain files and perform filing tasks related to Supply Chain records and reports.
• Maintain a clean and orderly warehouse.

• Respond to emergency call outs in a timely fashion.
• Assist with some buying duties, including expediting shipments and working with buyers on various issues.
• Assist other operations personnel as directed.

• Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of warehouse experience, including materials management.

• Materials management procedures including unloading, receipt, check‑in, storage, control, and issuance of materials.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Able to make judgmental decisions with little or no supervision.
• Possess the ability to prioritize work to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Able to perform mathematical functions and have the ability to read and understand technical information such as purchase orders, material lists, equipment specifications, and instructions.
• Able to make routine public contact with contractors, service personnel and governing agencies.
• Able to hear (at some dB limit of loss) in order to receive oral communications and instructions.
• Able to use basic tools and operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to operate a forklift and obtain a certification within the first 30 days of employment.

We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off…