Turret Forklift Driver

Turret Forklift Driver

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.

As a Turret Forklift Driver in the warehouse, you are responsible for sorting skids focuses on managing and organizing the flow of pallets within a fast pace logistics environment. This role is essential for maintaining an organized warehouse, ensuring the efficient movement of goods, and supporting overall operational productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Physical Sorting: Manually stacking, separating, and organizing various types and sizes of pallets (skids) based on condition, type, or destination.
• Material Handling: Utilizing equipment like a sit down forklift or diesel forklift to move heavy stacks of skids safely across the warehouse floor or trucks.
• Quality Inspection: Visually inspecting pallets for damage and separating those requiring repair from those fit for reuse.
• Area Organization: Maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work area, ensuring clear aisles and designated storage zones for sorted skids.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience driving turret forklift (required)
• Ability to work the hours of 6:30AM – 3:15PM Monday - Friday
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Basic math and reading skills for order verification.
• Familiarity with electrical products is a plus.

Pay is $20 - $21 / hour

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)

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