Materials Specialist

The Materials Specialist position supports District operations and maintenance through issuing and distributing materials, equipment and services needed to meet District objectives. This position has numerous responsibilities relating to procuring, issuing, receiving, storing, tracking and delivering materials for internal and external customers in a safe, efficient, professional and timely manner.

• Issue, distribute and return materials from District warehouse stores to crews and contractors. Account for warehouse materials utilizing the District’s Maximo inventory control system. Perform cycle counts as needed to maintain accurate inventory control of warehouse materials and items.
• Ship and receive materials purchased for District purposes into warehouse stores and implement appropriate accounting and quality control procedures to account for the use of said materials.
• Keep warehouses and District property neat, safe, orderly and clean. This includes the warehouse storeroom, vehicles and dock area assigned to the warehouse. Provide assistance to customers entering the warehouse.
• Pack and unpack items to be stocked in warehouses. Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to foreman or supervisor.
• Teach and train customers and co-workers on (CQI) Continuous Quality Improvement methods and process for managing and accounting for materials inventories.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance:
  Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
• Provide backup tool room duties as needed for Generation crews at Central Maintenance Rocky Reach and Rock Island
• As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

Non-Exempt

• No post-secondary education required.

• 2+ years Warehouse experience required.
• Experience issuing and returning materials, shipping and receiving and inventory control is preferred.

• Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire required.
• CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation with Valid First Aid Card within 180 days required. and
• Flagger Certification within 180 days required.

• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Requires good intrapersonal skills and ability to get along with others.
• Ability to manage one’s own time efficiently and while working independently.
• Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement methodology.
• Ability to work with the District's Maximo inventory control system(s) and the People Soft receiving system.
• Knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of People Soft Receiving system Accounting software;
  Maximo Inventory software;
  Maximo Order processing systems;
  Microsoft Excel;
  Microsoft Outlook; and Microsoft Word.
• An individual should also have knowledge of and be able to operate general office equipment such as printers, faxes, label machines and copiers; and other equipment such as small hand tools, floor sweepers, forklifts, ladders and aerial man-lifts.
• An individual should be able to properly use personal protective equipment such as hardhats, fall restraint harnesses, ear plugs, safety glasses, face shields, respirators, confined space rescue equipment, etc.
• Requires good communications skills, motivation and the ability to work independently.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.

• Hourly Rate: $32.39 per hour

New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.