Materials Coordinator

Materials Coordinator

Great Lakes Energy is looking for a Materials Coordinator to coordinate the receipt, storage, tracking, and distribution of materials and inventory to ensure accurate stock levels and timely support of operational needs.

For over 85 years, we have powered rural communities across 26 counties in western and northern Michigan. We serve over 128,000 meters as the third-largest Michigan-based electric utility and the state's largest member-owned power company.

We prioritize enriching the lives of our community members. We not only provide electric service, but we also provide reliable and robust fiber technology through Truestream, a communication solutions subsidiary of Great Lakes Energy.

We have over 300 employees who are more than just colleagues - we're a close-knit family of diverse professionals united by a shared vision. Our collaborative environment encourages creativity, empowers growth, and fosters a sense of purpose in everything we do.

A Day in The Life of a Material Coordinator

As a material coordinator, no two days are the same, and every task is an opportunity to showcase your skills! In order to keep our operations running smoothly you will help with inventory management by initiating requisitions for materials and ensuring our supply shelves are always stocked and looking organized. Your attention to detail will help with cycle counting, spot checking, and investigating inventory discrepancies to ensure our records are as accurate as can be. You will tackle major projects from pulling materials, coordinating logistics, and conducting field inventory - you make sure everything is strategically orchestrated. You will also work in various material storage systems and centers, and operate various types of machinery to load, unload, and move pallets, equipment and materials as necessary, which sometimes means moving materials manually when needed.

Who You Are

You're the kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced environment and multi-tasking is second nature to you. When Mother Nature decides to test us, you are the behind-the-scenes MVP, racing to get the right materials into the hands of our operations team so they can restore power to our members. Your office is not always the warehouse. Sometimes the road is part of the job as you travel to pick up, deliver, and track down the supplies that keep our crews working. You like variety in your day and feel accomplished after a hard day's work. You have a can-do attitude, willingness to lend a helping hand, and you consider yourself a team player. You're known for your meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that no task is left unfinished, and no challenge is too great to conquer. You take pride in your work and you're ready to bring your energy and enthusiasm to our dynamic team. Your high school education and competency in materials management and warehousing as well as a valid Michigan driver's license and an unrestricted Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with group A designation (CDL preferred) is what makes you stand out for this position. Utility experience is appreciated because you know that behind every power restoration effort is a warehouse full of well-managed inventory. If you possess these credentials we would love to hear from you.

What's in It for You?

You are valuable to us, and our benefits are here to show it. That's why we put employees first-your health, your family, and your development. We have a number of benefits, both traditional and progressive, to support you and your family through life's various stages. Here's just a taste of what we have to offer:

• The Essentials - We foot the bill for comprehensive health insurance benefits. You'll be hard-pressed to find better for you and your family...seriously!
• Time to Spend - Generous paid time off (PTO) puts you in the driver's seat for how you'll use your time.
• Better Health Through Better Living - We believe healthy employees are happy employees. We have a diverse wellness program that provides support and resources for financial and mental wellbeing, as well as reimbursement for wellness related products such as gym memberships, tennis shoes, and much more!
• When Life Hands You Lemons - GLE knows that sometimes life doesn't go as planned. We offer benefit plans to help soften the blow of the unexpected. Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance packages are paid for by GLE.
• More Time with Your Baby - New parents get time off to bond with their new bundle of joy. Parental leave benefits provide two weeks of family-friendly paid leave for moms and dads to bond and care for their growing families. Growing your family through adoption? You're awesome! We may be able to help you with related expenses up to $2,000.
• Never Stop Learning - We hire our employees for a reason, and we want to keep them around. We also want to be an industry leader, so we will train you while you work. If you want to further your career, education or job shadow a different position, we do that too.
• Keep it Casual - When you work for us, you work in comfort. Blue jeans are the norm in our office.
• Riding Off Into the Sunset - Your future is important to us and we have the numbers to prove it. We have two retirement savings plans for eligible employees, with participation rates off the chart! A traditional pension and a 401k option? Yes please!

How To Apply

This is more than a job; it's a journey of innovation and collaboration. So, if you're ready to dive into a day filled with challenges, solutions, and making a real impact, come join us. Your expertise will shape the way we power the future.

We know your time is valuable and that's why our application is short. Grab your resume and answer a few short questions at the link below.

Great Lakes Energy is an equal opportunity provider and employer.