• Material Specialist

    WEC Energy Group (Green Bay, WI)


    Material Specialist

     

    Wisconsin Public Service, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group a fortune 500 company, is seeking a Material Specialist in our Green Bay, Wisconsin location. 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 $28.72 plus a shift premium of $.83 per hour and offers regular increases per the bargaining agreement.

    Benefits include:

    + Medical/Dental/Vision Plan

    + 401K Plan

    + Paid Time Off

    + Paid Holidays

     

    Hours: This is a second shift position: 2:30 pm – 10:30 pm

    Job Summary

    The role of the Material Specialist is to provide services related to materials management. Core activities include responsibilities related to material procurement, material handling, material movement, materials coordination, material arrangement and materials disbursement. Employee must be able to work as part of a team along with the ability to work independently at remote Company locations where independent decision making is critical. Attention to detail is critical to all duties performed. This position will be utilizing an array of equipment from computers to material handling equipment such as forklifts, cranes and other power industrial trucks.

    Job Responsibilities

    + Perform all duties related to warehouse and storage yard operations

    + Fulfill daily orders, receive, put away, restock and disburse materials utilizing the current ERP system

    + Pre-load/stage material. Inspect trailers for correct loading procedures

    + Requisition and assist with procurement process when necessary

    + Recognize and report damage and/or incorrect shipment of material

    + Evaluate, prepare and account for returned materials including jobsite and field returns

    + Identify and reclaim materials fit to be returned to stock or scrapped, sold or another means of disposition

    + Assist with inventory accuracy

    + Conducts physical inventory counts

    + Resolve problems with storage locations and labeling

    + Initiate, investigate, verify, report and correct discrepancies

    + Assist the Materials Management group in maintaining adequate inventory levels

    + Ensure material shelf life is regularly updated

    + Maintain records

    + Ensure proper accounting is applied to all transactions

    + Perform required housekeeping tasks. Keep storage areas clean and in an orderly condition

    + Inspect for improper storage of material and remedy problem situations promptly

    + Identify unsafe conditions and promptly initiate action to correct the situation

    + Operate and inspect a variety of material handling equipment including but not limited to forklifts, cranes and CDL rated vehicles

    + Incorporate safe handling techniques for oversized, heavy and/or unique materials

    + Know and follow all DOT rules and regulations

    + Provide onsite customer service

    Minimum Qualifications

    + High school diploma, HSED or GED

    + Valid Driver's License

    + Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class B, C & D) and all applicable endorsements or the ability to obtain one within three months of acceptance of this position

    + 3+ years of warehouse and powered industrial truck experience

    + Computer experience

    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.

     

    End Date: 06/15/2025

     

    Minimum Posting Range: $28.72

     

    Maximum Posting Range: $35.90

     

    The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

     

    WEC Energy Group benefits (https://www.wecenergygroup.com/careers/benefits.htm)

     

    We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

     

    Learn more at Careers (https://www.wecenergygroup.com/careers/index.htm)

     

    Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor for Employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

     

    WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.

     

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    Location:

    Green Bay, WI, US, 54304-5767

     

    Company: Wisconsin Public Service (WPS)

     

    Req ID: 5332