National Tool Specialist

About the role

The National Tool Specialist is responsible for ordering tools, supplying projects with the appropriate tools needed, assuring tool returns, and calling for tools to be sent back to the shop from field projects. They also manage and inventory all tools and equipment, ensuring their quality and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Fills tool orders from the warehouse
• Inspects quality, organizes, and stages tools for delivery
• Communicates with project managers and co-workers about tool needs
• Manages and inventories all tools and equipment
• Utilizes a computerized inventory system
• Creates schedules for tool/equipment deliveries and pick-ups from project job sites
• Auxiliary in necessary tool purchases, providing completed purchase orders and submitting to accounts payable
• Loads and unloads tools on and off delivery trucks
• Audits job sites for tool recovery prior to job completion
• Safely operates forklift as needed
• Safely uses and maintains warehouse tools
• Restocks inventory items in the warehouse as needed
• Ships and receives packages via UPS daily
• Minimizes delivery costs whenever possible
• Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in mechanical engineering or a related field preferred
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience working with tools or schedules in a construction warehouse environment
• Knowledge of the electrical construction industry is preferred
• Experience in safely driving and operating a forklift
• Previous experience using computerized inventory systems preferred
• Knowledge of current regulations through MN DOT and MSHA
• MN DOT certification preferred
• Basic training, experience, and skills in project management
• Understanding of the project life cycle
• Knowledge and work experience with LEAN concepts and methodologies
• Strong process orientation
• Strong organizational skills, scheduling abilities, and detail orientation
• Demonstrated strong mathematical skills
• Effective problem-solving and time management skills
• Strong collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated an elevated level of integrity and dependability

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience working with tools or schedules in a construction warehouse environment
• Knowledge of the electrical construction industry is preferred
• Experience in safely driving and operating a forklift
• Previous experience using computerized inventory systems preferred
• Knowledge of current regulations through MN DOT and MSHA
• MN DOT certification preferred
• Basic training, experience, and skills in project management
• Understanding of the project life cycle
• Knowledge and work experience with LEAN concepts and methodologies
• Strong process orientation
• Strong organizational skills, scheduling abilities, and detail orientation
• Demonstrated strong mathematical skills
• Effective problem-solving and time management skills
• Strong collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated an elevated level of integrity and dependability

Skills

• Computerized inventory systems
• Project management
• LEAN concepts and methodologies
• Mathematical skills
• Problem-solving and time management
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Verbal and written communication

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision)
• A robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Access to wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs

Pay

Hourly Range: $23.60 - 29.28 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Candidates will train from a regional office for approximately 3 months and will then be expected to temporarily relocate to a national project site for approximately 18-24 months at a time. All travel, housing, and per diem costs will be covered by the organization, and additional travel bonus incentives will be included once a project assignment has been made.

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