Wire Services Associate

Join the Schaedler Yesco Distribution Team! Why You'll Love Schaedler Yesco Distribution:
At Schaedler Yesco Distribution, we've been illuminating the electrical industry since 1924! As a family- and employee-owned company, we take pride in providing innovative solutions and exceptional customer service. With 29 locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York, we provide comprehensive solutions in lighting, datacomm, automation, and industrial services.

What Sets Us Apart are our Core Values:

• Commitment to Integrity
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Profitability

Where we work hard and go home happy!

Electrifying Benefits:

• Health Coverage: Choose from 2 PPO options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX-coverage kicks in just 60 days after the 1st of the month!
• 401K with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Become a stakeholder in our success!
• Quarterly bonuses.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Generous paid holidays and paid time off.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.

Job Summary:

The Wire Services Associate is a detail-oriented and dependable role responsible for accurately cutting electrical wire and cable to specified lengths while adhering to safety and quality standards. This position is essential to ensuring products are efficiently prepared for distribution and customer fulfillment.

Work Shift: Monday-Friday from 2 pm- 10 pm with OT

Essential Functions:

• Use wire cutting equipment to accurately measure and cut wire to specified lengths in accordance with work orders and customer specifications.
• Inspect wire and cable for defects, damage, or inconsistencies prior to cutting; report any issues or discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including wire lengths, quantities, and product types, through WMS and/or ERP transactions, including footage marking management.
• Ensure proper labeling of products for accurate identification and retrieval.
• Prepare materials for outbound shipments, including picking, packing, labeling, packing lists, and staging.
• Collaborate with the shipping department to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Receive incoming copper and aluminum wire shipments and verify quantity and quality.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with replenishment as needed.
• Maintain high quality standards throughout all wire handling and preparation processes.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, coilers, spoolers, compartments, and A-frames.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with company and regulatory safety standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and work orders.
• Basic math skills for measuring and calculating wire lengths.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational standards.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position is not a supervisory role and does not have any direct reports.

Work Environment:

This job operates primarily in a warehouse environment with exposure to electrical wire, machinery and material handling equipment. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to maintain focus and accuracy while performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet production or shipping deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills to identify and report defects, discrepancies, or inventory issues.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs., move, and handle moderate-weight wire coils and materials.
• Physical ability to safely operate wire cutting and warehouse equipment.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

This position does not include overnight or branch travel.

Clearances and Certifications:

• Background check is required
• Forklift certification preferred (or ability to obtain certification as required).
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in wire cutting, electrical distribution, or construction preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• RF Scanner experience required.
• Strong math and measurement skills required.
• Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.

Other Duties:

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.