Storekeeper (UN667)

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800 communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

Material Management of inventory and non-inventory items as they are related to work performed by COE to include consumable items, certain safety gear or PPE, items for project work and inventory items used on day-to-day project work, to include but not limited to poles, pipe, transformers, switch gears, etc.

Pay Range: $25.01 - $35.18 per hour (Determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Reporting Relationship: Material Supervisor

Location: Pueblo or Canon City Colorado

Essential Functions:
o Inventory management through processing of transactions to include receiving, putting away of stock, issuing of stock, cycle counts, adjustments, transfers, reconciliations, credits through resource planning system (PeopleSoft).
o Fills orders for materials and supplies as needed by all internal departments.
o Unload semis and small commercial trucks and receive material on purchase orders.
o Stock and label inventory on shelves, clean and maintain storerooms and inventory yards.
o Verifies shipments against purchase orders and receiving reports, enters data.
o Prepares outbound freight and sets up logistics and shipments.
o Coordinates with operations to ensure materials are available.
o Performs periodic (Cycle Counts) and annual inventories of all stock material.
o Required to follow storeroom operating procedures

Additional Responsibilities:
o Maintain positive working relationships with all company employees, including operations supervisors and managers as well as other interdependent departments within the organization.
o All annual safety training and refresher training as required.

What Is Required:
o High School Diploma or equivalent
o Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License.

What Is Desired:
o Preferred warehouse experience and/or knowledge.
o Ability to acquire personal computer skills to include data entry, Word, Excel, and other company related software programs.
o Familiar with purchasing procedures.
o Ability to gain knowledge of materials for transmission, distribution and substation operations.
o Ability to gain knowledge of construction standards, manual and company accounting procedures.
o General math, with knowledge of line construction materials and office supplies.
o Ability to gain inventory tracking skills.
o Ability to operate a forklift, will maintain forklift operator certification.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.