What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Specialist (South) position at We Energies?
We Energies , a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Materials Specialist (South) in our Pewaukee, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by (L2150).
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 $23.86 per hour and offers regular increases per the bargaining agreement.
Benefits Include
Job Responsibilities
The Materials Specialist (South) Performs The Following Duties
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.
Materials Specialist & Storeroom Structured Interview (MATL-STRS): Competencies include: Decision Making; Building Customer Loyalty; Managing Work; Safety Awareness; Work Standards; Communication.
End Date: 12/19/2025
Minimum Posting Range: $23.86
Maximum Posting Range: $39.65
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.
We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
Learn more at
WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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.
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 $23.86 per hour and offers regular increases per the bargaining agreement.
Benefits Include
- Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
- 401K Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Plus many more!
Job Responsibilities
The Materials Specialist (South) Performs The Following Duties
- Works with the business units, contractors and suppliers to define and schedule resources to meet the material and service requirements of the business units
- Order, receipt, inventory materials using SAP
- Monitors storeroom levels and conducts a physical review of stock balances to investigate, verify and adjust discrepancies in order to maintain accurate inventory levels
- Unloads materials, inspects them for damage and enters material/service data into the computer for identification and tracking purposes
- Contacts suppliers and the sourcing group to resolve shipment and invoicing problems
- Uses equipment and hand tools to distribute materials to internal and external customers
- Handles and prepares materials for delivery at various locations in the WE service territories
- Coordinates the packaging of materials for delivery and coordinates the site delivery of materials and equipment as requested by the business units
- Deliver materials to job sites or other service centers
- Will be required to operate a forklift
- Miscellaneous duties as required or assigned
- Three years of warehouse and powered industrial truck experience or an Order Picker with greater than one year of experience required.
- Applicant must have a valid driver's license and meet the company's requirements for driving. Some business units will require selected applicants to obtain an interstate commercial driver's license (CDL, Class B) within 90 days of entry into the job.
- This position may require unescorted access to certain critical cyber assets which would require applicants to satisfy all Company and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard 004 security requirements, which includes a background investigation
- Candidates may be required to demonstrate their ability to perform the physical functions of the position by completing a Physical Capacity Evaluation
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.
Materials Specialist & Storeroom Structured Interview (MATL-STRS): Competencies include: Decision Making; Building Customer Loyalty; Managing Work; Safety Awareness; Work Standards; Communication.
End Date: 12/19/2025
Minimum Posting Range: $23.86
Maximum Posting Range: $39.65
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.
We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
Learn more at
WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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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