Lead Warehouse Associate

Lead Warehouse Associate

A career at Capital Electric 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. Capital 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 in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, 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 Capital Electric, 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.

A Warehouse Lead for Capital Electric is responsible for a process area of the logistical operation of the branch; receiving, shipping delivery and product storage/inventory to ensure the daily flow of material in and out of the warehouse is completed with accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for delivery /receipt and/or shipping schedule
• Advises and instructs warehouse employees in all aspects of work and in the safe operation of the equipment and machinery necessary to this position
• Assign workloads to warehouse workers and maintain personnel structure and staffing levels
• Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances
• Keep all employees informed of company news and provide them with constructive feedback
• Ensures adherence to all company safety policies and procedures
• Knows location and arrangement of stock and to plan layout of stockroom, warehouse, and other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored
• Studies records and recommends remedial actions for reported non-usable, slow moving, and excess stock
• Reviews records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures, and to determine adequacy of stock levels
• Communicate with customers and sales force to address service issues
• Multi-task and continually prioritize tasks to be completed throughout the day
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 1-3 years Leadership experience
• Excellent knowledge of shipping/receiving practices, policies and techniques
• Excellent knowledge of merchandise handling and production methods
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Basic computer system skills required
• Experience with heavy equipment required
• Good and dependable mathematic, verbal, and written communication skills
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. on regular basis; up to 70 lbs. occasionally

Salary Range $24.00-$25.00 per hour

What We Offer You:

• 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)

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.