Associate I - Warehouse

Better Connected, Together: Employees Power Our Mission At Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI), our diverse, dedicated team powers a shared mission: to deliver electricity that is reliable, affordable and responsible. Better connected, together with Arkansas’ electric distribution cooperatives — we provide wholesale power and essential services that improve quality of life across the state, serving more than 1.2 million members and the communities they call home. Our Employees are the Driving Force Behind Everything We Do We believe in supporting, valuing, and investing in our people — because when our team thrives, our mission succeeds. If you're looking for meaningful work, a strong sense of purpose, and a place where your contributions truly matter, we invite you to consider joining us.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The warehouse worker position renders maximum customer service by supplying materials for shipment in a prompt, efficient, and accurate manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Unloads trucks and trailers containing merchandise from manufacturers and loads materials to be shipped to customers from load schedules provided by transportation personnel.
• Verifies accuracy of freight received into the warehouse against the purchase order. Completes material shortage forms when packing lists from manufacturers do not match materials received.
• Inspects the material received to ensure that there is no transportation damage.
• Stocks storage shelves, bins, and designated yard and warehouse areas with materials received.
• Assembles orders to be shipped to customers with the use of picking lists.
• Assembles orders to be transferred to VMI Locations, job sites or to be picked up by VMI line crews.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment and follows all safety regulations.
• Assist in annual inventories and interim counts as needed; may be required to construct and install meter loops at Vendor Managed Warehouses.
• The ability to handle necessary stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
• Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

As a condition of employment, this position requires a valid driver’s license, post-offer fit for duty physical and a pre-employment drug test.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Forklift Certification

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions; The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. Moderate diversity, moderately physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; an. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Ability to drive and possess a valid class D driver’s license. Be available to work extra hours when necessary and report to work whenever needed during non-working hour periods. This position is designated as safety‑sensitive based on the duties performed. Employees in safety‑sensitive positions must comply with the Cooperative’s fitness‑for‑duty requirements and all applicable federal and state regulations governing workplace substance use and safety. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future. Why Join Us? We invest in our employees with competitive pay, meaningful work, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and future:

• 100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 401(k) with 3% Dollar-for Dollar Company Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 9 Paid holidays
• 2 Floating holidays
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email. Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.