Warehouse Associate Back-up Driver 2nd Shift - Milwaukee

Warehouse Associate Back-up Driver 2nd Shift - Milwaukee

There's a place for you at Viking Electric. A career at Viking 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. Viking Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. We operate throughout the Midwest 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. At Viking 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.

Warehouse Backup Non-CDL Delivery Driver 2nd shift

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Job type: Full time

License: Regular license required

Vehicle Type: Box truck/straight truck

Schedule: 1:30pm start time Monday-Friday

Hourly pay: $21.00 - $26.00/hr (Pay for experience) plus $1.50/hr 2nd shift differential

Distance: Local deliveries - return home each night

Learn about a day in the life of our drivers!

What You'll Do

As a Warehouse Associate Backup Driver, you play a vital role in delivering essential electrical products from our warehouse to our valued customers. Each day begins with a thorough pre-trip inspection of your delivery vehicle, followed by loading materials and packages to prepare for the day ahead. You will make local deliveries, contacting customers upon arrival and assisting them with unloading. As the face of our company, you'll build strong relationships with customers who rely on your service and support. You will…

Conduct vehicle inspections at the start and end of your route

Transport and deliver products to customers with care

Unload items such as wire, pipe, conduit, and boxes during deliveries

Adhere to all safety procedures and regulations

Maintain a friendly and courteous demeanor with customers

Fill orders and issues materials and supplies per requests

Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, cherry pickers, walking riders, reach trucks, EZGo carts, hand trucks or dollies

Pack and ship customer orders accurately and efficiently

Maintain a safe and clean work environment

Other warehouse duties as assigned

What You Bring

Requirements:

Valid driver's license

Be at least 21 years old

Ability to climb into and drive delivery vehicles

Ability to lift packages that could weigh up to 85 pounds

Ability to pass and maintain Department of Transportation (DOT) physical

Basic math skills (add and subtract numbers)

Basic English communication skills

Willingness to learn how to operate equipment (we provide training)

Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future

1 year of related experience and/or training

Keywords: Box Truck, local, in town, in-town, delivery, route, route sales, courier, customer service, route driver, delivery route, local delivery, route sales, delivery sales, motor transport operator

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

Tuition Reimbursement

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.