Warehouse Operative

Wire & Conduit Specialist

Be Yourself. Build Your Career. Be Exceptional Together.

At Werner, we're more than an electrical distributor we're a community that empowers people to grow, innovate, and truly make a difference. Our culture celebrates individuality, encourages creativity, and values each person's voice; creating a space where you can be yourself, connect with others, and build a meaningful career. We believe in balance and flexibility, so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Together, we can make an impact and build something exceptional for our customers, families, communities, and each other.

As a Wire & Conduit Specialist at Werner, you'll join a growing and innovative distributor of electrical products, services, and solutions that consistently ranks as one of the top electrical distributors nationwide. As an employee of Werner, we're committed to improving you and our workplace. You'll receive training and development, recognition for your hard work and successes, and opportunities to volunteer so you can positively-impact our customers and community. You matter to us, and we strive to retain our employees by providing career options, strong benefits, and a competitive compensation package.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Flexibility to work OT during busy periods
• Basic computer system knowledge
• Previous forklift experience is a plus

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive training and equipment certifications to process wire/conduit inbound and outbound operations safely and effectively.
• Inbound Operations:
  • Receive in master spools of wire and master bundles of conduit
  • Put away master spools of wire and master bundles of conduit
  • Verify amounts of materials or items received
  • Report overages, shorts, and damaged inbound material
  • Convey materials and items from receiving areas to storage or to other designated locations
  • Mark materials with identifying information
  • Replenish forward pick locations
  • Cycle count locations to verify inventory accuracy
  • Use a variety of forklift equipment
• Outbound Operations:
  • Cut wire to customer specified length
  • Parallel multiple conductors of wire onto wood and metal reels
  • Stack multiple parallels onto our new Simpull reels
  • Mount pull heads to the ends of conductors
  • Pick, pack, and ship conduit
  • Identify proper specifications for outbound customer orders
  • Manually setup wire cutting machines to order specifications
  • Basic maintenance and troubleshooting of wire cutting machines for proper setup and operation
  • Inspect product for defectives
  • Minimize scrap through proper operation and maintenance of machines
  • Operate a variety of wire pulling machines, forklifts, and hand tools in order to fill customer orders
  • Communicate problems with machine operation and setup to Team Lead/Supervisor
  • Pack, weigh, and verify customer orders
  • Use computer to enter records or reference stock
  • Maintain cleanliness of facility and equipment
  • Other related duties as assigned.
  • Note: This role may also include delivery driving on as needed basis.

Company Overview

Founded in 1948, Werner has grown from a small appliance store in downtown Neenah, WI into an award-winning employer and leading electrical distributor with 12 branch locations in Wisconsin and Upper-Michigan. Headquartered in Appleton, WI, we provide electrical, lighting, network, process, and inventory management solutions for a diverse group of industrial and construction customers. We are a growing, privately-held company with over 450 employees who uphold a family culture built around exceptional customer service. As a recent New North Workplace Excellence Award winner, we're dedicated to the continuous improvement of our people, products, and services to ensure the long-term success of our employees and customers. Apply today and find out why we're a "Great Place to Work."

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual bonuses and merit increases based on performance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
• Career Development & Leadership Training
• Paid Parental Leave

Werner is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.