Job Description

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with Supply Chain FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. This position is located at Fort Martin Power Station. [FOS]

All employees who apply for a posted position must notify their supervisors that they have applied.  Employees who have not been in their current positions for at least one year or who are in a position with specific requirements beyond one year, must obtain approval from their supervisor before applying.

This individual performs physical tasks and routine clerical duties in connection with the operation of a storeroom which requires one to receive, identify, store, disburse, ship and account for a variety of material, equipment, and supplies within the power station; effectively assists higher rated employees in the performance of such duties, instructs and effectively directs other employees in the performance of any duties which qualified; performs work of a lower classification; and performs other work as assigned.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Load and unload materials, equipment, and supplies to and from  trucks and trailers, in accordance with safe work practices.
Transport materials about storeroom and storage areas by hand or using forklift trucks or other material handling equipment.
Receive, identify and check materials, tools, equipment and supplies delivered to storeroom; take inventory.
Check materials, equipment and supplies received for over, short, damaged or incorrect items. Report discrepancies for correction.
Store materials, equipment, and supplies in proper storage bins or areas in accordance with established storeroom standards.
Disburse material, tools, equipment and supplies.
Pack or unpack material, equipment and supplies.
Prepare material, equipment and supplies for shipment and complete necessary shipping papers.
Effectively act as lead on any stores jobs.
Confer with responsible employees in connection with simple stock substitutions, requisition changes, shipments, etc.
Contact local representatives of private and common carriers to report and arrange for the inspection and verification of concealed damages to items delivered.
Perform minor maintenance and repair work on stores material-handling equipment and trucks.
Service automotive equipment such as adding fuel, oil, water and antifreeze; check tires and batteries, etc.
Operate passenger cars and light trucks safely.
Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
Operate forklift trucks, winches, cranes and other equipment in accordance with instructions.
Check and correct discrepancies on purchase orders, shipping papers and storeroom orders and manifests.
Prepare complete and accurate records and reports.
Perform activities as defined in the Roles & Responsibilities matrix for the Materials Management process.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must pass the Company's EEI Support and Administrative Selection System (SASS) test.
Previously passed Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) or Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) tests a plus.

Thorough knowledge of plant layout, the functions and operation of the equipment located therein, and the functional relationship with system operations preferred.
Thorough knowledge of power plant materials and parts preferred.
Sufficient experience to meet job knowledge and skill requirements as determined by company interviews and tests.
Experience in a power producing utility preferred.
Ability to work safely and follow safety rules and regulations.
Ability to perform fairly heavy physical work indoors or outdoors in all seasons.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Mechanical aptitude to operate material-handling equipment and trucks used in stores work.
Ability to advance within this job to higher classifications.
Ability to learn and perform the duties involved in stores work.
Ability to prepare legible and accurate records and reports.
Meet company standards in regard to physical fitness, personal conduct and appearance, attendance, work performance, safety practices and supervision
Possess a motor vehicle operator's license with ability to safely operate motor vehicles. 
A genuine interest in learning the requirements of this classification as demonstrated through individual and cooperative efforts.
Ability to use all the tools and equipment related to this classification. - Ability to work overtime and callouts as needed.
For Material Technician Il
Must meet all of the above requirements and have at least two years of relevant experience.