Warehouse Assistant

BARC Electric, a member-owned electric cooperative with headquarters in Millboro, Virginia, seeks a qualified applicant to fill the position of Warehouse Assistant. Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Assists Warehouse Supervisor with maintaining, organizing, and accounting for all materials in BARC warehouses, as well as the electric and fiber laydown yard(s)

• Acquires fork lift certification

• Cares for tools and equipment

• Mows grass, weeds and trims trees and shrubbery at Highland Belle

• Assists in emergency maintenance as required

• Does minor repairs to fork lift if needed

• Delivers materials to crews in field in emergency situations when needed

• Learns RUS specifications and is able to work from simple staking sheets/work orders

Relating to Safety:

• Informs other employees of any unsafe condition that exists or may arise during construction or maintenance operation and assists in correcting the situation

• Knows proper method of summoning aid on two-way radio

The successful candidate will be expected to drive and operate a forklift and other equipment as necessary.

The successful candidate will demonstrate they:

• Are able to climb on and off a truck and lift up to 100 pounds

• Are very detail-oriented and careful in every attention to detail

• Possess outstanding organizational skills

• Have the confidence to enforce inventory procedures to other staff and in difficult situations

• Have demonstrated computer skills, including the use of email, Microsoft Excel and other programs

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Obtain a class ‘A’ CDL permit within 6 months

• Maintain a Medic First Aid Certificate

• Maintain VDOT Work Zone Safety Certification (flagging training)

• Maintain AED certification

Qualified applicants: Please submit an application for this position to Ashley Hash, HR Generalist, BARC Electric Cooperative. Employment Applications can be found online https://barcelectric.com/forms/ or picked up and/or filled out at BARC’s headquarters at 84 High Street, Millboro, VA 24460.