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Job Description:
Warehouse Material Handler/Installation Technician (FULL-TIME)
ABOUT NEK Broadband is a community-driven organization whose mission is to ensure
high-speed broadband internet service is available to every address with electric utility service
in the rural and underserved communities of the Northeast Kingdom and Wolcott. Founded in
2020, we began network construction in 2021. In 2022, many of the foundational pieces for
construction were put in place in preparation for a full construction year in 2023. The NEK
Broadband district is the largest in the state with 51 different member municipalities. Each
member of the district supplies a board member and one or more alternates. Our project is
large (between 2,400 and 2,800 miles) and complicated. Our funding sources are largely
grant-funded as we build the network. To date, NEK Broadband has over \$72 million in
allocated grant funds primarily for construction, but also to cover the administrative and
operational tasks necessary to get the organization up and running. NEK Broadband has
three major partners: (1) Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom (WCVT) is our network
operator and retail service provider; (2) National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative
(NRTC) is our design firm and construction manager; (3) Mission Broadband (MBI) supports
the organization operationally and is responsible for most make ready with the electric and
communication utility pole owners.
SUMMARY
NEK Broadband is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler. The successful candidate for this
position will be someone who embraces the NEK Broadband mission and thrives in a fast
paced, \"startup\" environment, while bringing the organizational skills necessary to ensure that
the construction teams have the necessary materials and equipment, while working safely
and efficiently. The Warehouse Material Handler must be able to be licensed on a forklift, will
be responsible for material handling daily tasks, assisting management with daily inventory,
and assisting with the deployment of materials to our contractors.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
There are four primary areas of responsibility for the Warehouse
Material Handler:
(1) Daily Inventory; (2) Forklift operator; (3) Propane tank refill; (4) Operational Support.
- Daily Inventory
? Conduct physical checks of inventory ensuring inventory tracker matches what is
present.
? Material / freight handling to ensure material is moved safely upon receipt; within the
warehouses and grounds thereof; entered into the inventory software accurately.
? Have the ability to learn, operate, and print labels from the NEK Broadband Inventory
Software.
- Forklift Operator
? Have the ability to learn to safely operate a Forklift indoors and outdoors at times
handling items that exceed 5000 pounds on/off shelving, tractor trailers, and utility
trucks using a forklift.
- Propane tank refill
? Learn and operate propane tank refill stations, for refill operations of propane tanks to
be used for Forklifts or other LPG tanks.
- Operational Support
? Be flexible within the workday to sometimes conduct tasks such as, but
not limited to:
grounds keeping, snow removal, office and warehouse cleaning.
Installation Technician: Primary duties are the installation of broadband internet to residential
locations, and demonstrating and explaining the use of equipment to consumers, testing
equipment that has just been installed, making certain that it is working correctly. Training
provided through workforce development and internal training.
Required skills and abilities
? Organizational skills
? Ability to read and analyze In formation
? Adept at handling multiple complex tasks simultaneously
? Proficiency with prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines
? Excellent time management
? Process improvement mindset
? Customer Service
? Knowledge of inventory control
? Ability to lift 50 lbs
Preferred skills and abilities (not required)
? Computer-savvy with a working knowledge of logistics and inventory software
? Experience on forklift and other material handling equipment
LOCATION, HOURS, AND COMPENSATION
Working Environment and Benefits
? NEK Broadband has warehouses in Danville and Brighton. There may be times when
the Warehouse Team, or individuals from the team will shift workloads between
warehouses. The primary location is in Danville, but is subject to change as the
construction progress shifts, and utilization between warehouses shifts. Hours are
limited to 40 hours per week but may increase if the demand calls for it.
? The position is full-time.
? Benefits are competitive, including 100% Gold or Silver Vermont Select health
insurance for the employee and up to 75% for the family; 30 days of combined time off;
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