3rd Party Shipping Associate

A career at Capital Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within Capital Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

A 3PL Shipping associate is responsible for coordinating, processing, and monitoring outbound shipments through third-party logistics providers, i.e. UPS, Fed Ex, etc.; to ensure accurate, timely, and cost-effective delivery of products.

• Shipping Operations
• Inventory and Order Management
• Carrier and Vendor Coordination
• Customer Service and Problem Resolution
• Compliance and Documentation
• Reporting and Analysis

• 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, shipping, distribution, or warehouse operations.
• Experience working with Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers and transportation carriers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and logistics management systems.
• Knowledge of shipping documentation, freight terms, and transportation regulations.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong collaboration and relationship management skills.

• Distribution center, warehouse, fulfillment center, or manufacturing facility.
• Frequent interaction with carriers and warehouse personnel.
• May require overtime during peak shipping periods, inventory events, or seasonal demand fluctuations.

Hourly Rate: $24

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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