MATERIAL HANDLER at Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division

MATERIAL HANDLER - (260000IK)

JOB PURPOSE

Material Handler reports to Foreman/Supervisor. Receive, examine, issue, store,

transfer, load and unload materials, supplies, and equipment; may drive tractor-trailer; ensure adequate supply of stock; operate forklift truck and order picker.

prepare material tickets; and notify appropriate personnel concerning

erroneously shipped materials, supplies, and equipment. ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS: Issue materials, supplies, and equipment upon receipt of proper

document; transfer to proper area and/or department. Load, unload and store

incoming/outgoing materials, supplies, and equipment; convey materials,

supplies and equipment as directed using truck or material handling drawers

according to safety and identifying information such as style, size, code number

and/or year; take inventory of stock; perform cycle counts to maintain inventory

control. Assemble material into units or kits as required, count, weigh, and

package items to be stocked, loaded, or transferred. Inspect material prepared

for transfer to other storerooms, store or hold erroneously shipped materials,

supplies, and equipment. Prepare RMR's, purchase requisitions, sales slips, bill

of lading, work tickets and other related paperwork, distribute as required.

prepare and arrange for materials, supplies, reels, and containers to be returned

to vendor. Schedule routes for delivery; load/unload materials and supplies.

secure load; and drive tractor-trailer in the transporting and issuing of materials,

supplies and equipment from/to storerooms and other locations. Clean, replace

various parts, and process salvageable materials and supplies to be credited to

stock; junk non-salvageable items; and handle various hazardous materials.

Perform miscellaneous filing, typing and clerical duties; answer inquiries; enter

and retrieve data utilizing computer equipment. Audit various printouts to

determine usage and availability of stock, initiate material transfer to order stock.

Prepare mileage tickets for overnight deliveries/pickups report when required.

Operate Division vehicle, tractor-trailer in transporting of materials, material

handling equipment, dock-mounted crane, forklift, tractor-trailer and truck

repairs/maintenance on small material handling equipment and report

malfunctions; adhere to safety rules. Perform various housekeeping duties in

storeroom and in yard area. Perform other duties as directed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Must successfully fulfill the checklist requirement of Stores probationary period.

Must be able to distinguish visual details and colors. Must have a valid driver’s

license from state of residence. Must successfully complete Placement/

Performance Exercises and Physical Abilities Test. Must successfully complete

Division’s training on operating a forklift truck. Must successfully complete Data

Entry Exercises, Group C. Must successfully complete Customer Contact Test.

May require a valid Class A Commercial driver’s license from state of residence.

Physical Demands: Works inside and outside. Subject to working around

material handling equipment: and physical activities such as climbing, standing,

walking, bending, stooping, grasping and pulling/pushing. Requires heavy

lifting/carrying up to 100lbs.

THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE

SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.

Primary Location : USA-TN-Memphis

Work Locations : NC08 Stores Cycle Count 1060 Tupelo Street Memphis 38108-2423

Job : Supply Chain

Organization : 0364121 Storeroom 85

Job Posting : Jul 21, 2026, 12:46:54 PM

Minimum Salary : 26.20

Midpoint Salary : 29.07