Industrial Cable Cutter and Material Handler

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A career at Viking 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. Viking 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 throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

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Industrial Wire Cutter

Location:

Rochester, MN

Job type:
Full Time

Schedule:

11am start time, Monday - Friday (1st Shift)

Hourly pay: $24.00/hr - $28.00/hr (pay increases with warehouse experience brought to role)

As a Wire Cutter, you’ll be responsible for coiling, spooling, cutting, and labeling wire for customer orders using specialized machinery. You’ll work in a collaborative warehouse environment, and if you’re new to wire cutting, we provide comprehensive on-the-job training. This role involves repetitive tasks, so if you enjoy getting into a rhythm, this position is a great fit for you. Attention to detail, basic math skills, and the ability to stand for most of your shift while lifting or pulling heavy objects are essential for success.

• Review customer orders to determine the appropriate reel size and the type, size, and color of wire needed.
• Measure and cut wire using cutting machinery.
• Unload empty reels and load new ones onto the wire machine.
• Restock and replenish wire inventory as needed.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and safety regulations.

• Ability to lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly, or up to 75 lbs. with the assistance of supportive equipment or team members
• Proficient in using RF devices, computer systems, and other warehouse technology
• Math skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide into different units of measure, including fractions and decimals, using a calculator
• High attention to detail
• Ability to stand and walk for the full length of your shift
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future

• 1-2 years of experience with wire cutting machinery
• Experience and current certification for PIT vehicles (known as forklifts)
• Basic English communication skills

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• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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)

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