Material Handler - Winona, MN

Overview

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

We anticipate the need for one or more Material Handler(s) to be located at the Winona Service Center in Winona, MN. The starting rate of pay for this position is $28.00 hourly (2025 rate). This position will be posted for 10 working days from February 6, 2026, to February 19, 2026.

• Perform the duties of the Material Handler classification, performing the daily operational activities of the material handling functions at assigned geographic locations.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely in accordance with company safety rules.
• Serve as the day-to-day interface with local operational customers. Duties include material ordering from Alliance suppliers and from other internal storerooms as necessary.
• Conduct receiving activities including unloading and loading of trucks and receipt of materials both stock and non-stock.
• Putaway activities, order filling, physically fill and stage orders for field construction crews.
• Process material returns/credits from the field.
• Keep work area and yard cleaned and organized as necessary. Provide excellent customer service for local management and field employees.
• Participate in all safety and training programs.

• 1. High School Dipoloma or GED.
• 2. Forklift Certified.
• 3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 4. Ability to successfully work with internal customers on a wide range of concerns.
• 5. Must be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude.
• 6. Commitment to work productively and safely.
• 7. Must be able to lift 50 pounds safely.
• 8. Adapt to multiple computer systems and programs.
• 9. Able to obtain CDL class A within 6 months.
• 10. Must successfully complete OSHA Crane Certification.

• 1. May require participation in after-hour emergency call outs.
• 2. Must live within a 20-mile radius of service center.

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $28.00 to $32.00 per hour. This position is eligible for the following benefits:
Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Additional days off, Sick Time, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO).

Benefits plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

Final date to receive applications: 02/19/26.

Note:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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