Warehouseman

Coast Electric is accepting applications for the position of Warehouseman for the Picayune District Office. This position plays a vital role in supporting daily warehouse operations by receiving, storing, and distributing materials, tools, and equipment. This position ensures materials are organized, accessible, and accounted for while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment in compliance with OSHA and Coast Electric standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and invoices

Accurately enter materials into inventory systems and maintain perpetual inventory records

Store, organize, and stock materials for easy accessibility

Pull and distribute materials based on work orders and job requirements

Load and unload materials, including transformers and poles, using forklift

Track and restock returned materials and maintenance supplies

Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organization, and safety standards

Operate forklifts and maintain required log

Transport materials between district warehouses as needed

Assist with tracking and managing tools, safety equipment, and repairs

Support operations for CoastConnect, LLC (fiber subsidiary) by managing fiber materials

Assist with warehouse operations in the absence of the Warehouse Supervisor MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Must be able to acquire a Mississippi Class A Commercial Driver's License

Ability to operate computer and warehouse related systems

Ability to obtain forklift certification

Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification

Strong organizational and inventory management skills

Ability to read and interpret work orders, manuals, and purchase documents

Basic math skills (including ratios, percentages, and measurements)

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ability to learn RUS construction specifications and NESC standards

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Work performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Frequent exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vibration, and moving equipment. Occasional travel between warehouse locations. Ability to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, and perform repetitive motions. Manual dexterity sufficient to handle tools and small components. Ability to maintain visual attention to detail at both close and distance range.

ESSENTIAL BUSINESS AND EMERGENCY RESPONDER:

During times of natural disasters, pandemics, or other unique situations, Coast Electric is designated as an essential business and/or emergency responder. All employees must be prepared to report to work and continue performing job duties and responsibilities at a job site or facility at any time in the event of an emergency consistent with essential business requirements or applicable local, state, or federal law.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Coast Electric Power Association is a recipient of federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, Coast Electric reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

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