Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, LES is customer-owned and is one of the nation’s leading utility companies. We are recognized for low costs, unmatched reliability, financial stability, cutting-edge innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a culture that celebrates passion, talent, and high standards. If you're not just looking for a job but a fulfilling career in a workplace that values excellence, the environment, and the community we call home, LES might just be the perfect fit for you. Join us and power a brighter future!
- LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.
- LES is unable to sponsor employment-based immigrant or non-immigrant visas.
- This is not a remote position and requires residency within a reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Material Handler |
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Employment Type |
Starting Pay Range |
Posting Date |
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Full-time |
$32.70 - $39.74 |
9/25/2025 |
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Employment Classification |
Division |
Closing Date |
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Regular |
Financial Services |
10/9/2025 |
Join our team as a Material Handler where your work helps power our community every day! We're looking for a reliable, safety-focused individual to manage the flow of materials and equipment essential to our operations, SAP experience a plus! In this role, you'll support field crews, maintain accurate inventory, and ensure timely delivery of parts—all while working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. If you’re organized, detail-driven, and ready to be a vital part of keeping the lights on, we’d love to hear from you!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Assists and performs storeroom functions. Specific duties include assisting with shipping, receiving, coding, and stocking materials; issuing materials; reclaiming returned materials and processing for salvage when applicable; working directly with customers; maintaining inventory; safely operating forklifts, parts picker, pole loader, and other equipment; and assists with performing documentation needed for issuing and returning of materials, received reports, and sales tickets. Performs emergency and overtime work, as necessary. Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
- Under direct supervision, operates power equipment to move, load, and unload various materials including, but not limited to, forklifts, parts picker, pole loader, hand truck, pallet jack, cranes, and hoists.
- Interacts with customers using various methods of communication including face-to-face, email, chat, and phone.
- Under direct supervision, prepares the proper documentation for issuing and returning of materials, reports, sales tickets, work orders, etc.
- Under direct supervision, maintains inventory of equipment, tools, and materials including providing support for cycle counting.
Adaptability - Maintains a positive attitude in the face of change; appropriately adjusts behavior and activities to changing conditions.
Communication - Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner whether verbally, written, or other means; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling.
Safety Awareness - Respects and complies with safety procedures/standards necessary to ensure a safe and healthful work environment; scans the environment for things that may pose a safety risk; and encourages others to utilize safe and healthy work practices.
Teamwork - The ability to effectively interact, cooperate, collaborate, and manage conflicts with other people. Shows enthusiasm toward being a member of the group; actively participates in team meetings and activities; leverages the skills and interests of coworkers to achieve goals and solve problems; supports team decisions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Knowledge of accepted warehousing methods, procedures, and techniques utilized in handling and storing stock items.
- Using a computer and related software applications.
- Knowledge in analyzing equipment malfunctions, recommend options for corrective action, and make repairs as assigned.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or ability in working with tools, equipment, vehicles and general warehouse machinery.
- Knowledge of basic math.
- Safe work practices.
REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma, or G.E.D., and
- At least one year of related experience, or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Valid driver’s license
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