Wire Cutter 1st Shift Addison (Western Chicago Suburbs)

Theres a Place for You at Viking Electric.

A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. Youre investing in a brighter more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric 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 the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group the worlds #1 electrical distributor with over 45000 associates around the globe.

Industrial Wire Cutter

Location: Addison IL

Job type: Full Time

Schedule: 9:00am start time Monday - Friday

Hourly pay: $22.00/hr - $27.00/hr plus a $3.00/hr wire cutting differential (pay increases with experience brought to role)

What Youll Do

As a Wire Cutter youll be responsible for coiling spooling cutting and labeling wire for customer orders using specialized machinery. Youll work in a collaborative warehouse environment and if youre new to wire cutting we provide comprehensive on-the-job training. This role involves repetitive tasks so if you enjoy getting into a rhythm this position is a great fit for you. Attention to detail basic math skills and the ability to stand for most of your shift while lifting or pulling heavy objects are essential for success.

You will:

• Review customer orders to determine the appropriate reel size and the type size and color of wire needed.
• Measure and cut wire using cutting machinery.
• Unload empty reels and load new ones onto the wire machine.
• Restock and replenish wire inventory as needed.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and safety regulations.

What You Bring

Requirements:

• Ability to lift push and pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly or up to 75 lbs. with the assistance of supportive equipment or team members
• Proficient in using RF devices computer systems and other warehouse technology
• Math skills: add subtract multiply and divide into different units of measure including fractions and decimals using a calculator
• High attention to detail
• Ability to stand and walk for the full length of your shift
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred but not required:

• 1-2 years of experience with wire cutting machinery
• Experience and current certification for PIT vehicles (known as forklifts)
• Basic English communication skills

Keywords: warehouse forklift pallet jack inventory distribution flexible over time overtime manufacturing operations logistics factory electric electrical

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)

Were 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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