Compensation
$97,052.00 - $120,203.00 / yearly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Oversee daily warehouse operations and staff to ensure materials, tools, and equipment are purchased, received, stored, shipped, and issued safely, accurately, and on time. Maintain reliable inventory controls and improve warehouse processes to support the Cooperative’s operational and member needs.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversee purchasing, receiving, storage, shipping, and distribution of materials, tools, and equipment for electric line maintenance. Coordinate with internal departments to fulfill material requests accurately and on time.
- Supervise and mentor a team of warehouse personnel, assign daily work, and provide training, coaching, performance feedback, and disciplinary action as needed. Foster teamwork, accountability, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
- Oversee warehouse records, compliance with polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) regulations, and monthly compliance reporting. Maintain documents and records in accordance with FEC Administrative Policy GM 610 Records Retention.
- Regularly reconcile Work Order Continuing Property Records with corrected staking sheets (“as-builts”) and update records accordingly.
- Use inventory management systems to maintain accurate records, monitor stock levels and material usage, and resolve discrepancies. Develop inventory controls that maintain appropriate stock levels and support reliable operations.
- Coordinate with vendors to meet contract requirements, ensure timely delivery, and resolve performance or supply issues.
- Develop and maintain a warehouse operations plan defining roles, objectives, procedures, workflows, and applicable policies. Identify and implement improvements across warehouse and supply chain operations, including order processing.
- Follow direction, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Keep the supervisor informed of significant actions, operational concerns, and situations requiring immediate attention.
- Coordinate reservations of Cooperative-owned equipment loaned to employees for personal use.
- Assist with budget planning and monitoring. Manage warehouse expenses efficiently while maintaining operational continuity.
- Stay current on electric utility warehouse technology, industry practices, emerging issues, and applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
- While traveling within FEC’s service territory, remain alert to electric system conditions. Report identified problems or hazards through a service order and/or the appropriate department.
- Represent FEC professionally and provide courteous, responsive service to members, vendors, employees, and the public. Build respectful working relationships that support effective collaboration.
- Promote a positive safety culture in pursuit of zero workplace incidents. Follow applicable Safety Manual policies and promptly report incidents and potential hazards to the supervisor or Safety Coordinator.
- Become familiar with and keep current with FEC objectives and applicable policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management applying the same skill and enthusiasm as with regularly assigned responsibilities.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Job-Related Experience: 5+ years of experience in warehouse operations and inventory control. Knowledge of utility pole line materials, construction practices, and the uniform system of accounts.
Supervision: Experience Supervising Preferred.
Computer Skills: Proficient on computer, including NISC, Sharepoint, and Microsoft Office 365.
Certificates & Licenses: Must have a Montana driver’s license and insurability to drive FEC vehicles. CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain both through FEC-provided training.
Other Qualifications:
- Able to work 40 hours per week, with additional time as needed.
- Present a professional appearance at all times.
- Valid Montana Driver’s License and be insurable to drive FEC vehicles.
- Be a team player with effective verbal and written skills.
- Able to travel occasionally out-of-area and/or overnight.
- Exhibit excellent member relations and customer service skills.
- Able to establish and maintain working relationships with a variety of individuals, some of whom have opposing points of view.
- Legible handwriting.
- Assume responsibility without direct supervision, display initiative and exercise good judgment.
- Be organized, accurate and exercise strong attention to detail.
- Ability to execute and administer a planned program of work in which it will achieve the expectations of the organization.
- Must be able to execute and administer daily work duties to warehouse personnel which will achieve the expectations of the organization.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Based on an 8 hour work day)
Stand F (Frequently)
Walk F (Frequently)
Sit F (Frequently)
Keyboarding F (Frequently)
Speaking F (Frequently)
Vision F (Frequently)
Hearing F (Frequently)
Handling / Grasping O (Occasionally)
Reach Outward O (Occasionally)
Reach Above Shoulder R (Rarely)
Climb N (Not Applicable)
Crawl N (Not Applicable)
Foot or Leg Controls R (Rarely)
Squat or Kneel R (Rarely)
Bend R (Rarely)
Drive R (Rarely)
Lift/Carry
10 lbs. or less O (Occasionally)
11-25 lbs. R (Rarely)
26-50 lbs. R (Rarely)
51-100 lbs. N (Not Applicable)
Over 100 lbs. N (Not Applicable)
Push/Pull
10 lbs. or less R (Rarely)
11-25 lbs. R (Rarely)
26-50 lbs. R (Rarely)
51-100 lbs. N (Not Applicable)
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position
R (Rarely) Position requires this activity up to 5% of the time (0 - 2 hrs./day)
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 6% - 33% of the time (2 - 4 hrs./day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 34% - 66% of the time (4 - 6 hrs./day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (8+ hrs./day)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Will be working mostly indoors but will occasionally be required to participate in activities outdoors in all types of weather and terrain.
Is this a registered apprenticeship?
False
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
26-034
Job Type
Full Time