Warehouse (Backup Driver)

Warehouse (Backup Driver)

There's a place for you at Summit Electric Supply. A career at Summit Electric Supply 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. Summit Electric Supply 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 Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana 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 Summit Electric Supply 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.

Title: Warehouse (Backup Driver)

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor or other Manager

Customers served: External – All Summit customers; Internal – Any member of the Summit team

Role Summary

Summit's warehouse associates play a pivotal role in fulfilling our customers' needs for materials and services by receiving in new material from our vendors, picking customer's orders for will call or delivery, participating in cycle counting and other inventory management practices, and provide backup for drivers as necessary. This role is Summit's entry level branch position 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

• Pull customer tickets to fulfill orders.
• 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.
• Provide backup for drivers as necessary and safely deliver products to customer locations.
• Maintain a clean vehicle, driver logs and vehicle inspection reports
• Ability to use iPad to review orders and collect signatures
• Load and unload Summit trucks

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

Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision

Aptitude for learning

iPad or tablet experience

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.

What We Offer You

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 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) Summit Electric Supply offers tuition reimbursement, and earned wage access. We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.