Title: ES Materials Specialist I 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT: 
The Materials Specialist, under minimal supervision, is responsible for inspecting, receiving, storing, issuing, transporting, and maintaining warehouse inventory. Duties include all physical and technological associated materials management activities, related logistics coordination, and relationship management, ensuring the integrity of the assigned storeroom(s).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspects, receives, stores, issues, transports and maintains warehouse inventory. To include daily associated forklift, flatbed, and/or semi operations. 
Unloading inbound deliveries, performing Inventory/SAP receipt transactions, and stocking materials in the appropriate bin. 
Picking materials for ad hoc requests, bulk requests, and kitting orders; staging for pick-up or loading and securing for route delivery. 
Performing all physical material management activities. To include structure maintenance, bin management, labeling, cycle counting, housekeeping, etc. 
Performing all material/tool related transactions in Inventory, SAP, WorkMan, WorkPro, Toolhound, etc. 
Processing material returns and related reconciliation activities. 
Performing a variety of material related research in Inventory, SAP, WorkMan, WorkPro, Toolhound, etc. and exercising use and understanding of the approved materials catalog and chemical management eBinder. 
Answering inquiries regarding materials, material management policies/procedures, and resolving discrepancies regarding materials, material transactions, or deliveries. 
Performing safety and quality inspections, environmental inspections, hazardous material inspections, and universal waste inspections. To include all associated reporting and tracking activities. 
Performing wire respooling activities and managing reel tracking program(s).
Participation with and adherence to all company, organization, and departmental compliance programs.
Additional duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION:
Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Required: Must pass the BSTB written test which includes reading comprehension, math, and mechanical aptitude assessment. Must possess and maintain a State of Florida CDL Class A Driver’s License.
Successfully complete the written portion of the CDL Class “A” driver license (includes combination vehicle test) prior to the posting date noted above.  Bidders must obtain the full (driver portion) CDL Class “A” driver license, within six (6) months of actual start date in order to remain in the position

EXPERIENCE:
Required: 1  year of experience performing the duties and responsibilities of this position or 2 years of related experience.  Related experience consists of storekeeping/warehousing tasks, functions, and responsibilities.
Preferred: Previous work experience in the Warehouse industry.  Knowledge of electrical  industry materials and/or equipment.  Knowledge of computer-based inventory management system and/or materials management experience in SAP.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Required: Must be proficient in Windows environments.  Must have the ability to operate a forklift. Must be able to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide, decimals, fractions, basic algebra and geometry).  Must have the ability to follow complex oral and written instructions and clearly express ideas verbally and in writing.      
Preferred: Materials Management in SAP, Records Management and Quality Assurance. Shipping 
and Receiving experience 

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to work outdoors and in a warehouse environment for an extended period of time.  Occasional overtime may be required.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS: 
Must be comfortable with daily forklift use. 
Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, stairs and the like using feet, legs, hands and arms.
Must be able to maintain balance when walking, standing, or crouching, on/in narrow or slippery surfaces and/or spaces.
Must be able to independently operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.
Must have vision correctable to 20/40.  
Must be able to express and exchange ideas verbally.
Must be able to bend and/or stoop requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Must be able to kneel and or crouch by bending legs at knees to come to rest at knees and bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
Must be able to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time.
Must be able to grasp/handle small hand tools and other objects by applying pressure with fingers and palms.
Must be able to pull, push, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. 
Must not have an average hearing loss greater than 40 decibels in the better ear at frequencies of 500, 1000 and 2000 with or without a hearing aid.
Must be able to rotate and revolve body (twist) as to face in another direction.
Must be physically capable of indoor/outdoor manual labor

COMPETENCIES:
Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships 
Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
Develop People and Teams
Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage  *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!!  Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy
It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.