This is a temporary position. The warehouse summer help will work for 1000 hours or until December 31st, 2024, if 1000 working hours are not reached prior to that date.

This position will pay $22.54/hour.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

To provide the manpower, knowledge, and workmanship for work in the construction and maintenance of the electric system. To maintain the warehouse, tool, and material inventory to insure easy accessibility. To perform tasks safely ensuring appropriate receiving, labeling and storage of material. To dispense materials to internal and external customers safely using standards procedures.

RESPONSIBILIIES:

• Comply with established Dakota Electric Association safety and operating rules, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Be responsible for reporting any un-safe practices and/or hazards to a supervisor, manager, or Vice President. Be committed to and actively involved in Dakota Electric’s safety programs, initiatives, and performance measures.
• Operate various types of small equipment and trucks including mowers, painting equipment, trimmers, etc.
• Read and follow instructions and written processes.
• Operate tools to assemble/disassemble equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and secure warehouse and pole yard.
• Perform related work as apparent or assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid Minnesota driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Forklift training and experience is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work safely obeying all safety rules and DEA policies.
• Observes all traffic rules and regulations while operating DEA vehicles.
• Normal departmental working hours or otherwise agreed upon, with possible overtime.
• Willingness to work overtime on a call-in basis for emergencies.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Variations to the work schedule need to receive the supervisor's prior approval.

Physical Demands

• Lifting/Carrying:
  • Lifting requirements may include lifting materials that weigh 0 to 50 pounds on a frequent basis throughout the day. Lifting up to 85 pounds on an occasional basis is also required. While retrieving and moving warehouse materials, the summer help person is required to reach for boxes on shelves 56 inches above ground.
• Reaching:
  • Reaching above, at, and below should height throughout the day while retrieving, disassembling, and storing materials. Most reaching is done in front of employee, although reaching out to the side may also be required. The employee may need to reach materials or store materials on a shelf located 56 inches from the floor.
  • Forklift is used to reach materials on pallets stored on upper shelves.
  • A six-step ladder may need to be used in order to reach material stacked on the upper shelf. May also be required to stoop/squat to reach the floor and below and underneath shelves to retrieve materials.
  • Reaching around to grab and carry materials such as ten-foot U-guards and spools of coiled wire is also required.
• Pushing/Pulling:
  • The summer help person uses a cart on wheels to push and pull materials weighing up to 300 pounds as far as 400 feet at a time. The weight of the cart is dependent on the amount and material that is loaded on to cart.
  • Pushing and pulling is also required while operating power sweeper throughout the warehouse. The Power sweeper is self-propelled.
  • Pushing and pulling coils of wire on spools on to and off of two-wheeler is required. These coils can weigh up to 200 pounds. This job task is usually performed by two employees together.
  • Some hand shoveling of sidewalks, door areas, driveways and parking lots is required.
• Climbing:
  • Climbing up a six-step ladder with rails is required to reach materials on the upper shelf approximately 2 to 3 times per day.
  • Climbing is also required to get in to and out of pick-up truck and light duty truck and tractors.
• Twisting/Rotating:
  • Continuous twisting and rotating from the hips, shoulders, and neck is required throughout the day. Twisting and rotating while retrieving, disassembling, and storing materials is required.
  • In addition, twisting and rotating is required while driving and operating moving vehicles.
  • Flexing and extension of the neck during these same physical activities is ongoing throughout the day.
• Handling:
  • The summer help person is required to handle a variety of materials and hand tools that range from pliers to wrenches to ten-foot length of U-guard and; roll, twist and turn 200 pound spools of wire.
  • Finger dexterity is used to handle small bolts and screws while disassembling materials. Finger dexterity is also used while writing and to operate keyboards while filling orders and maintaining inventory on computer.
  • Firm gripping and grasping is used to carry materials, operate power and hand tools. Firm gripping is also used when applying up to 160 pounds of torque pressure to tighten or remove bolts, etc., from parts and equipment.
  • Pushing buttons and operating levers is also required while operating moving vehicles and operating machinery such as the cardboard baler.
  • Stooping/Bending/Squatting:
  • Stooping, bending and squatting is required continuously to stock and retrieve materials and tools from warehouse. Bending from waist and stooping is required to reach materials on floor underneath shelf. Stooping, bending, and squatting is also required when loading and unloading materials from a cart.
• Kneeling:
  • Kneeling may also be required on an occasional basis while retrieving or stacking material or while loading and unloading carts.
• Standing/Walking/Sitting:
  • Most tasks in the warehouse are completed while standing or walking on concrete. The summer help person is standing or walking 90 to 95% of the time.
  • Sitting occurs only occasionally while on break or possibly while entering data using the keyboard of the computer.
  • Talking/Hearing:
  • Talking and hearing is required to receive material order requests from customers and to communicate with other employees. Employee may work independently or with others.
• Eyesight:
  • Good eyesight is required to properly store and dispose of materials and tools. Good eyesight is also required while using hand tools and disassembling small bolts and screws.
  • Eyesight is used to read written work orders and to enter and read data regarding material inventory from the computer screen.
• Working Above Ground:
  • Work above ground while operating trucks or while retrieving materials using a six-step ladder is required.
  • A power lift platform is used to clean and perform maintenance on the warehouse light fixture. The lift platform will elevate the warehouse person up to 25 feet above the floor.
• Foot Controls:
  • Foot controls are used to operate moving vehicles.
  • Foot controls are also used to operate the power wire winder. Foot controls are used on an occasional basis during the workday.

All duties should be considered essential functions per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Dakota Electric is proud to offer equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, disability status, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.