Warehouse Helper

Warehouse Helper

At Cowlitz PUD, your work directly supports the people and businesses in our community. We're looking for a Warehouse Helper to join our Warehouse team and help keep District materials and supplies moving to support the work that powers Cowlitz County.

This entry-level position assists with issuing, receiving, stocking, delivering, and accounting for District materials and supplies, and provides traffic control for other departments as needed.

What You'll Do

• Assist with issuing and receiving District materials and supplies.
• Help stock and deliver the materials and supplies other departments need.
• Provide traffic control for other departments as needed.
• Provide a high level of internal customer service and build rapport with other departments.

What You Bring

• A positive attitude and enthusiasm for staying busy in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to back up trailers, operate a forklift, use power tools, and drive in all-weather conditions.

Minimum:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Demonstrated experience operating a PC or laptop.
• Must adhere to the District's residency requirements for response workers.
• Must score above average on the District's Mechanical Aptitude Test unless previous test results are available.
• Ability to safely, efficiently, and effectively maneuver trailers, including hauling, coupling, loading, and backing.

Nice to have (not required):

• A two-year technical degree in electrical technology from an accredited college or a certificate in electrical technology from a vocational/technical school.
• One year of working knowledge of materials and supplies used in the installation and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution systems.
• Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with no air brake restrictions.

Why Cowlitz PUD?

Our Mission: Provide customers with safe, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable electricity.

Our Vision: Connecting customers to energy to power Cowlitz County's future.

We put employees first. We believe our people are the foundation of everything we do and invest in their growth, safety, and success.

Our work is guided by:

• Employees supported, trained, and empowered to succeed
• Safety our top priority in every decision
• Integrity doing the right thing, always
• Transparency open, accountable public service
• Community serving Cowlitz County
• Resiliency planning for the future

What You Get

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
• 4/10 schedule: MondayThursday, 6:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
• Robust wellness program, including an on-site gym
• Meaningful, community-focused work
• Strong team culture + growth opportunities

Where You'll Work

• Work is performed mainly outdoors in all weather conditions, with limited office work. Remote work is not available.
• Field work requires proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all safety standards.
• You must physically negotiate all terrain in all weather conditions with tools, equipment, and construction supplies.
• Emergency outage situations may require evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Don't Check Every Box? Apply Anyway.

If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We're looking for someone who aligns with our mission, brings strong foundational skills, and is ready to grow with us.

The steps needed to complete an application:

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Supplemental questionnaire responses
3. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications. (optional)
4. Current rsum indicating relevant experience and education. (optional)

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including potential background check, pre-placement physical exam, and full driver's abstract.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.