Warehouse Associate

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.

We are proud to be working with some of the region’s largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.

Potelco, Inc is looking to add a Warehouse Associate to our Streetlight team in Sumner, WA. 

The Warehouse Associate at Potelco Inc. is responsible for receiving, issuing and maintaining all materials necessary for the operation of the storeroom/yard of the Streetlight Division. They will develop a complete working knowledge of all materials and their use and application. Maintain an organized and orderly warehouse facility. They are responsible for the disposition of all materials through proper channels. 

Safety is the number one priority for Potelco Inc. This position requires participation in safety meetings, performing safety inspections, identification and reporting of safety incidents and unsafe conditions, as well as obtaining and maintaining required licenses.

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is $24.31-$34.77, and this position has 4 levels to progress.

• Receiving- inspection, documentation, vendor communication and resolution, proper packaging teardown, labeling and storage
• Inventory and inventory control- maintaining records of issuances, receipts, and other movements. Keeping all inventory systems and data up to date with the physical stock, maintaining master data as required.
• Picking and Staging- selecting material ordered by crews, packing safely and protectively, consolidating for ease of receiving, marking and repacking as required
• Loading and Unloading- Operating forklifts, including backhoe proficiently and or by hand.
• Unloading material on time and checking for accuracy of paperwork.
• Maintaining clean and orderly warehouse and yard areas
• Perform store/warehouse functions and other duties as assigned.

• Applicant must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience including the handling, record keeping and control of a wide variety of parts, materials, supplies and equipment using a computerized control system.
• Operate all computer applications necessary for the job including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as well as the ability to learn new programs and applications as they are implemented.
• Be able to safety lift fifty (50) pounds consistently and repetitively using proper lifting techniques. Must be able to safely lift hundred (100) pounds occasionally. Be able to identify when equipment or a second person is needed to lift large, bulky or heavy items.
• Mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide and the ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance
• Must have or obtain within thirty (30) days of selection a Material Handling Equipment Operator's Certificate.
• Must have or obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card within one (1) year of employment and complete required training to maintain the CPR/First Aid card.

Job Conditions and Physical Efforts:

The duties and responsibilities are performed in a plant or support services environment.

The environmental conditions include ambient inside temperature and lighting levels. Conditions may also include medium to loud noise levels and hazardous conditions. The position involves sitting, standing, walking, moderate to heavy lifting, moderate to heavy carrying, kneeling, twisting, balancing, climbing, reaching, pushing/pulling. Also the operation of heavy equipment and machinery and driving company vehicles to deliver materials to crew on jobsites.

The use of protective clothing and/or safety devices is required.

Potelco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.