Distribution Associate (Warehouse/Delivery)

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Summit Electric Supply is an electrical distributor keeping current with innovative changes in the way our world is powered. With over 40 years of continuous growth in a $110 billion industry, you can count on Summit's stability. Summit will provide the tools you need, along with your commitment to customer service and drive to excel, to have a successful career in electrical supply distribution. 

Role Summary

Summit’s warehouse delivery associates play a pivotal role in fulfilling our customers’ needs for materials and services by pulling customer orders, ensuring their accuracy, preparing them for delivery, and safely and promptly delivering material to customer job sites. Warehouse delivery associates represent Summit to our customers and have opportunities to gather valuable customer feedback and needs that they can pass on to Summit’s sales team.  When not on a delivery, these associates participate in other warehouse activities.  This role is one of Summit’s entry level branch positions and an excellent role to be introduced to the business and learn skills, product knowledge, and industry best practices that prepare the associate for future opportunities at Summit.

Principle Accountabilities

• Maintain a clean vehicle, daily driver logs and weekly vehicle inspection reports
• Pull customer tickets to fulfill orders.
• Load and unload Summit trucks
• Safely deliver products to customer locations.
• Provide exceptional service to all customers.
• Ability to use iPad to review orders and collect signatures
• Report all delivery issues and concerns
• Prepare orders for shipment to customers.
• Receive and stock products on a daily basis to replenish inventory.
• Understand products and their capabilities and warranties.
• Assist sales associates in fulfilling customer orders when necessary.
• Ensure warehouse and respective outside areas are neat and clean at all times.
• Maintaining safe practices and proactively upholds Summit’s commitment to a safe workplace.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent driving record
• At least 21 years of age
• Valid Driver’s License
• Time management – strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
• Flexibility – ability to effectively adapt to change
• Strong customer service orientation

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Previous warehouse or driver experience
• iPad or tablet experience
• Customer service experience
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
• Aptitude for learning

Physical Challenges

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment
• Ability to operate commercial vehicles

Pre-employment assessments, drug, and background screens are administered.

DOT medical exam is required for all drivers. 

Professional appearance required.

FLSA Status: non-exempt

As an ideal candidate you will have:

We're really looking for three things--an unwavering commitment to the customer, an unstoppable drive to exceed expectations, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in your current role and preparation for the next opportunity.

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Experience in local delivery driving is preferred.
• Prior experience in a warehouse environment or providing exceptional customer service is preferred.

Physical Challenges:

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment.
• Ability to operate commercial vehicles.

Pre-employment assessments, drug, and background screens are administered. Professional appearance required.

Not sure yet if this is the right position for you? Contact a recruiter for more information about the position and how you can jump start your career in a dynamic, growing industry today!

Be a part of the Summit Electric family with room to grow and excel!

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building an inclusive team where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact our lead recruiter at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.  Employment with Summit Electric Supply is at-will. This means that either the employee or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.  Your application and resume will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this and other potential job opportunities within Summit Electric Supply. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.