Lead PLS Warehouse Associate - Auburn

There’s a Place for You at North Coast

A career at North Coast 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. North Coast 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 Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Alaska, Washington and we 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. North Coast 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.

To learn more about being a Warehouse Associate at North Coast Electric:

What You Will Do:

• To lead and direct in the coordination of operational activities of the Project Logistics Services (PLS), including receiving, shipping, and managing project material.
• Perform special modifications (kitting) as required and support other various logistical services.
• Assist with email management as needed. 
• Works closely with All Supervisors and assists with associate questions, training, and process compliance.
• Provide support to the Supervisor in PLS, maintaining product locations, and returns.
• Assist in resolving all disputes as they arise throughout the project process. Work with project team and other North Coast departments to resolve problems
• Lead by example an effective and efficient team, with an emphasis on motivating, training, and uplifting of Associates.
• Build relationships with internal supervisors and managers as well as with external project team members to provide consistent, responsive service to the team and customers.
• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring:

• Minimum three years’ experience in a unique environment of operations, distribution, or logistics.
• Knowledge of North Coast’s system, processes, and products is preferred.
• Strong work ethic to work independently and cooperatively as a team player.
• Attentive to detail and quality of all tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and able to prioritize and delegate multiple tasks. Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Good computer skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), Email & Internet Use.
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Experience/knowledge of warehouse equipment and machines.
• Ability to work across departments.
• Strong reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Work involves lifting, bending, and twisting to move products and materials.
• Mix of warehouse, office and outside work environments
• Frequent computer, phone, and scanner usage
• Power Industrial Equipment operation may be performed including forklifts, pallet jacks, cherry pickers, walking riders, reach trucks, etc.
• Usual 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, however, based on business needs evenings and weekend hours may occasionally be required works
• Requires punctual and reliable on-site attendance

Additional Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
• Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include a background check, drug screening, credit check, and motor vehicle record review, as permitted by law and required for the position.

Salary & Compensation:

• This position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime
• Pay is $24.42/hour - $30.53/hour, DOE.

What We Offer You

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

• 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.

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