Materials Specialist I OR Materials Specialist II
@ 110 Duke Energy Business Services, LLCMaterials Specialist I OR Materials Specialist II
About the job
Duke Energy is a leading energy provider focused on sustainable power generation and reliable operations. The Materials Specialist role involves managing inventory, supporting warehouse activities, and ensuring safety and efficiency in a dynamic environment.
Requirements
- High School/GED degree
- Warehouse knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Self-motivated
Qualifications
- Warehouse experience preferred
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to complete safety training
- Work in extreme conditions
Full job description
Important Application Submission Information
In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, September 22, 2026More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.
Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.
Job Summary
The Material Specialist position is responsible for executing day-to-day activities in support of warehouse operations including, but not limited to, inventory control, issues, receiving, transfers, chemical inventory and, if applicable, equipment and tools. Assuring inventory accuracy is a critical aspect of the position which includes physical inventory and chemical inventory processes. The job activity ensures the safe movement and handling of required parts and maintenance materials into and out of Duke Energy Facilities. The successful Materials Specialist candidate ensures work priorities are established and adhered to for those activities associated with material handling processes and systems.
The Material Specialist will have excellent communication skills and is expected to work effectively with plant management and staff to prioritize, schedule and implement activities related with day-to-day operations and maintenance activities within the Power Generation facility.
The Material Specialist will be a self-starter and customer-driven to support the supply chain organization and the generation plant operations customers. Also required is the ability to learn new processes and systems within Supply Chain operations including MAXIMO and EMAX applications. This person will be responsible for maintaining excellent communications and relationships with supply chain site procurement and site operations to ensure the efficient flow of commodities in and out of Duke Energy Facilities.
Note: This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.
Basic/Required Qualifications (Materials Specialist I)
High School/GED degree
Basic/Required Qualifications (Materials Specialist II)
High School/GED degree
2 years preferred work experience
Desired Qualifications:
1-2 years warehouse experiences
Knowledge of warehouse activities
Self-motivated
Anticipates, responds and follows up effectively to customers’ request, which may include inquires received in person, via phone and/or in writing
Good communication skills including ability to effectively interact with management, teammates, and customers
Ability to multi-task and adapt to constantly changing conditions, such as time pressures. Must be able to prioritize both long-term and short-term task with varying levels of urgency from multiple team members, balanced along with normal duties
Good organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
Some generation plant experience and/or warehousing experience
Good working knowledge of warehousing
Ability to identify problems, consider resolutions and work with teammates to decide on necessary steps to solve the problems
Working Conditions:
Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility. On-site employees are also required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location, not greater than 50 miles one way.
Inside warehouse and outside yard environment including all weather conditions and possibly extreme temperatures
Possible rotating shift
Frequent overtime and emergency call-out for unscheduled outages
Weekend coverage if required
Lifting requirements of 50 pounds
Frequent contact with dust (coal, dirt, etc.) and fly ash
Job requires frequent walking, bending, kneeling, pulling, climbing ladders, and working in extreme heat or cold
Must be able to arrive at plant within a maximum of thirty (30) minutes once called for emergency call-out when scheduled for on-call duty during nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
Specific Requirements:
Maintain a valid driver’s license for occasional use of company vehicles
Ability to successfully complete fork-lift, safety, environmental and supply chain-related training
Lifting requirements of 50 pounds
Travel Requirements
Not requiredRelocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
NoRepresented/Union Position
NoVisa Sponsored Position
No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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