Material Specialist

Material Specialist

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Material Specialist in our Pewaukee, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by (L2006).

The Material Specialist is responsible for warehouse activities within a distribution center as well as at remote warehouses. This position offers a variety of work that will appeal to those that are interested in learning, problem solving, able to work within a team environment, and are willing to take initiative.

Pay & Benefits:

Starting pay is $27.17 per hour and offers regular increases per the bargaining agreement. Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
• 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Plus many more!

Hours: This is a Second Shift Position.

Job Responsibilities

The Material Specialist performs the following duties:

• Works with the business units, contractors and suppliers to define and schedule resources to meet the material and service requirements of the business units.
• Order, receipt, inventory materials using SAP
• Monitors storeroom levels and conducts a physical review of stock balances to investigate, verify and adjust discrepancies in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Unloads materials, inspects them for damage and enters material/service data into the computer for identification and tracking purposes.
• Contacts suppliers and the sourcing group to resolve shipment and invoicing problems.
• Uses equipment and hand tools to distribute materials to internal and external customers.
• Handles and prepares materials for delivery at various locations in the WE service territories.
• Coordinates the packaging of materials for delivery and coordinates the site delivery of materials and equipment as requested by the business units.
• Deliver materials to job sites or other service centers.
• Will be required to operate a forklift.
• Miscellaneous duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of warehouse and powered industrial truck experience or an Order Picker with greater than one year of experience required.
• Applicant must have a valid driver's license and meet the company's requirements for driving.
• Some business units will require selected applicants to obtain an interstate commercial driver's license (CDL, Class B) within 90 days of entry into the job.

Testing Requirements

Stores Aptitude (STRS): Ability to understand mechanic concepts; ability to visualize forms in space; ability to compare details and identify whether the same or different.

Materials Specialist & Storeroom Structured Interview (MATL-STRS): Competencies include: Decision Making; Building Customer Loyalty; Managing Work; Safety Awareness; Work Standards; Communication.