Warehouse Associate Back-up Driver

A career at World 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. World 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 Florida 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 World 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. We are hiring a Warehouse Associate/Back-up Driver to join our team! Job Type : Full Time Responsibilities The Warehouse Associate / Back-up Driver is responsible for supporting daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, and distributing materials, tools, equipment, and products. This role also serves as a back-up delivery driver, ensuring timely and safe transportation of goods to customers or job sites when needed. Read production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, packing slips, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. Mark materials with identifying information. Open sales, crates, and other containers. Verify and record amounts of materials or items received or distributed. Drive equipment to transport items within the warehouse. Use computer to enter records. Compile worksheets or tickets from customer specifications. Sort and place material or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequences such as size, style, or product code. Weigh or count items for distribution within warehouse to ensure conformance to company standards. Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distribute items to customers and sales. Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves or convey orders to packing station or shipping department. Read production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. Verify the product that has been picked and document discrepancies on an error log and re-pick correct product. Confirm tickets. Use computer to enter records. Consolidate freight for shipping. Communicate with sales associates or managers through problem solving to meet customer needs. Act in a helpful and cooperative manner towards customers and World associates. Ensure truck is in safe operating condition and maintains a clean appearance. Construct pallets based on delivery area preventing stock from being damaged on delivery. Participate in processes and programs aimed at promoting a safe work environment. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Clean Motor Vehicle Record Required. Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Perform basic math: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs. Knowledge of warehouse technology including the use of RF guns and warehouse inventory software. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, the Internet. Previous forklift/cherry picker experience. Basic safety knowledge (e.g., proper lifting techniques). Physical demands: frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and sliding packages that typically weigh up to 75 lbs; standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, and constant use of hands; continuous mental and visual alertness; flexibility and mobility in body movements; occasional lifting of items greater than 75 lbs with assistance; removing gates from flatbed trucks. Benefits 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) Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law. Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Nearest Major Market: Sarasota Nearest Secondary Market: Tampa #J-18808-Ljbffr