Job Description

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

This position is responsible to procure replacement parts and materials necessary for equipment repairs in the most economical and timely manner possible. Maintain warehouse stock levels and cleanliness. Implement methods of handling parts and materials safely and easily. Work as a team to ensure successful outcomes to shop repairs.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Purchases, stores, and issues spare parts for motor vehicles or equipment.
2. Takes inventory of parts and equipment and maintains inventory levels
3. Creates and completes computerized purchase orders
4. Order parts via telephone, email, fax, or online ordering
5. Reconcile packing lists and invoices with part received/prices quoted
6. Stores purchased parts and issues parts to workers upon request
7. Dispatch parts runners as necessary
8. Operate forklift as needed to load and unload cargo
9. Must be self-motivated and a team player able to work with minimum supervision
10. Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive customer relations and be courteous and respectful of others
11. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).
12. Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors
13. Monitor and discuss parts related issues with co-workers and management
14. Must wear required personal protective equipment
15. Answer telephone and if necessary, transfer caller to the correct recipient
16. Ensure OSHA safety and environmental regulation compliance
17. Some heavy lifting required, up to 75 pounds at a time
18. Always work safely and take action to prevent all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
19. Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations.
2. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

1. GED or high school diploma or equivalent
2. Previous parts experience, mechanical experience
3. Computer knowledge and experience
4. Able to provide and maintain appropriate licensure and acceptable driving record

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)

1. Prefer truck and/or heavy equipment knowledge

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.