Materials Handler

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Application Deadline:

06/06/2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Pay Range:

$27.67 - $33.32 Hourly

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Materials Handler to join our Corporate Services & Communications team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to safely provide our customers with the reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on.

What does a Materials Handler do for us?

The Materials Handler, with limited supervision, receives, stores, retrieves, and issues electrical utility materials, tools, supplies, and equipment; uses a computerized Enterprise Resource Planning system to accurately record all materials movement transactions; develops and maintains indoor and outdoor storage areas; maintains organization, cleanliness and 5S Standards within facility and daily workspace; and ensures a safe working environment through regular safety inspections and cleaning and maintenance of all storage and work areas and equipment. They must work in a team-oriented environment with high focus on customer satisfaction. Work is performed in both a warehouse and yard environment, which involves working with chemicals, equipment, hand and power tools, and material that requires special handling, storage, and packaging due to exposure to potential environmental and safety hazards.
 

In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

• Proper and safe handling, loading/unloading, moving, storing, and shipping of materials
• Safe use of hand tools and equipment
• ERP system experience
• General warehousing including 5S Lean standards

Skills in:

• Basic PC operations, including use of Microsoft Office products
• Effective oral and written communication
• Teamwork
• Basic math
• Problem solving and researching

Ability to:

• Maintain neat, accurate, and legible records
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Interact effectively with public, team members, and members of other work teams
• Perform moderately heavy manual labor while focusing on safety

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• 3 years of materials handling experience, including forklift utilization and inventory management software system experience/ERP system experience

Preferred:

• 5 years of warehouse materials handling experience in the last 7 years including forklift and inventory management or ERP system experience

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR card and Idaho Power forklift certification within 30 days
• Forklift certification requirements by location include: rough terrain, counterbalance and narrow aisle certifications

Preferred:

• Idaho Power certification to operate forklifts and manlifts, First Aid/CPR card, or DOT PHMSA 49 CFR Part 172 hazardous materials training at time of hire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires bending, squatting, crouching, kneeling, reaching and occasional crawling or lying on ground to handle material and or inspect/operate forklift. The position also sorts and retrieves material to fill orders requiring frequent floor to waist lifting of up to 60 lbs. Items are collected onto a cart that requires up to 150 lbs. of push/pull initiation force. This job also includes material collection and placement in to totes for order fulfillment, transfers, and staging. A step ladder is used for higher placed items. Two-person team lifts are required for material or containers that can weigh up to 200 lbs. Job placement is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical evaluation, the Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certifica