Warehouse Associate

Overview

There s a Place for You at World Electric. A career at World 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. World 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 Florida 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 World 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.

We are hiring a Warehouse Associate to join our team!

Job Type: Full Time

• Receiving
• Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, packing slips, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
• Mark materials with identifying information
• Open bales, crates, and other containers
• Verify and record amounts of materials or items received or distributed
• Drive equipment to transport items within the warehouse
• Use computer to enter records
• Compile worksheets or tickets from customer specifications
• Put away and sort materials on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence (e.g., size, style, product code)
• Sort and store stocked goods in the warehouse
• Weigh or count items for distribution to ensure conformance to company standards
• Packing: read schedules to determine items to be moved, verify picked product, document discrepancies, and re-pick as needed
• Confirm tickets and use computer to enter records
• Loading: consolidate freight for shipping and load trucks for delivery to customers
• Routing: facilitate and distribute shipping tickets, verify shipping method, manage delayed release tickets, and communicate oversize loads to freight carriers
• Inspect and maintain printing equipment and ensure shipping routes are maintained
• Pipe Yard: receive pipe and conduit and prepare bundles for shipping orders

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or
• Three months or more related experience and/or training; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Requirements:

• Ability to:
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Perform arithmetic operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in all units, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret bar graphs
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and basic Internet usage
• Previous forklift/cherry picker experience
• Basic safety knowledge (e.g., proper lifting techniques)

Physical Demands: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and slide packages up to 50 lbs
• Standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching with arms, and constant use of hands
• Continuous mental and visual alertness to maintain safety and accuracy
• Flexibility and mobility in body movements
• Occasionally lift items greater than 50 lbs with assistance

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

• 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)

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

World Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement and contact information are included below for applicants.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law. Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

For accommodations, please call  or email