Operations & Warehouse Technician
Operations & Warehouse Technician
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Operations & Warehouse Technician
Work Location: Livingston MT
Pay range: $26.74 to $46.73 per hour
Operations & Warehouse Technican I - Starting Range: $26.74 to $40.09 per hour
Operations & Warehouse Technican II - Starting Range: $31.16 to $46.73 per hour
Employment Status: Regular Full-time
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Internal candidates apply through iConnect.
About this position:
The Operations Technician will oversee the daily operation of the Livingston materials warehouse. Review daily material requisition process while incorporating review of overstock report for excess materials on system. Staging jobs and unloading freight trucks while maintaining inventory controls. Reconciling of materials. Will research and purchase non-stores materials as requested and work daily with operations to coordinate work. Use SAP system daily to manage materials. Responsible to oversee and complete yearly inventory of all materials.
We offer great benefits:
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1600 amazing people and serve over 800000 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits including:
- 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
- Healthcare and wellbeing programs including dental and vision for you your spouse and dependents Health Savings Account (HSA) healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions per person per issue per year for employees spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
- Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse dependent insurance also available)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
- Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid training opportunities
- Paid time off starting on your first day plus 11 paid holidays
Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
About this job:
- Establish working relationships with vendors
- Material requests
- Quote process
- Establish agreement on pricing for materials
- Work directly with procurement group
- Perform materials and supplied requisition and procurement procedures to meet the demands of operations.
- Process material requests evaluating materials available and determining materials to order
- Create purchase requisitions.
- Perform all tasks associated with receiving and shipping materials to/from vendors suppliers other warehouses and designated work sites.
- Perform required inventory functions
- Monthly quarterly annually as required
- Gather prepare and stage materials for all field construction and maintenance work
- Process all daily SAP transactions for issues returns transfers and receipts via PC.
- Process and review all reports to ensure on hand quantities/values date of last physical inventory open transfers/POs are properly received and review any other reporting necessary to perform job
- Contact person for fleet and facility maintenance issues oversee keeping warehouse yards and all related equipment safe and orderly
- Obsolete Material Review
- Manage the purchase and tracking of tool requests
- Perform and document daily forklift inspections
- Must be able to safely perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50lbs repeatedly
- Travel to other work locations with some overnight travel up to 20% of the time (Will work out of the Bozeman MT location for approximately 3 months for training)
- Attend staff meetings as required to ensure efficient flow of materials and review job planning information
- Assist in development of material standards processes and material specifications (masters)
- Evaluate and improve layouts of warehouse and material yards for efficiency gains and safe operation
- Bar code and label bins as needed
- Manage freight and small package shipping needs.
- All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energys values mission and strategic business objectives
Am I right for this job Heres the success profile:
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Valid Drivers license and satisfactory driving record
- Forklift Certification or ability to obtain is required (NorthWestern Energy will provide training if necessary)
- Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations 49 Part 192 is beneficial
- Understanding of utility process policies and standards is a plus
- Knowledge of electric and gas materials is preferred
- Experience with asset tracking inventory processes are beneficial
- Knowledge of inventory procedures and warehouse safety
- Computer skills are essential (email Microsoft office material management systems)
- Experience with SAP platform and material management module is a bonus
- Possess record-keeping filing and organizational skills
- Self-motivated and responsible to be working alone.
- Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click here to certify at no cost)
Operations & Warehouse Technican I - Starting Range: $26.74 to $40.09 per hour
A high school diploma is required for all levels.
Entry-level position responsible for basic warehouse and operations support. Expected to handle material receiving shipping and inventory control with close guidance. Brings strong attention to detail basic Excel/SAP skills and a willingness to learn company processes.
Operations & Warehouse Technican II - Starting Range: $31.16 to $46.73 per hour
Mid-level role for experienced warehouse/operations professionals. Manages more complex inventory functions coordinates material flow for operations and engineering projects and ensures accurate documentation. Proficient in advanced Excel and SAP skilled in load securement project/time management and problem-solving. Works with minimal supervision and contributes to process improvements.
Requisition #4819
Posting Dates: August 18 2025 through September 1 2025
Department/Division: Transmission
Employment Physical: Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: Negotiable
Telecommuting: None
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin gender age disability veteran status genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and compliance with the ADA Amendments Act should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process please contact the Human Resources department at 1- or at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
