Driver/Warehouse Associate

Your career grows here.

At Richards Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution. Under Richards Electric we continue to grow throughout the Midwest, including locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio and Missouri. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close-knit culture. We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset-- adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own mistakes.

 

We have a great opportunity for a motivated Warehouse Material Handler with Delivery Driver and Couter Sale duties to join our team! You will ensure products get where they need to be by receiving, picking, packing, shipping, wire cutting and assistance with general maintenance of the warehouse. In addition, you will have the opportunity to interact with customers during the sales/purchase process and respond to custmomer inquires in a professional manner.

 

Shift: Monday - Friday; 7AM - 4PM (overtime based on business needs)

 

We are looking for associates who:

• Assist customers during the sales process using ERP software, while maintaing professional sales demeanor.
• Pick, pack, and ship orders using an RF scanner. Orders range from a small box to pallets.
• Receive and store inventory in a safe and correct manner.
• Perform cycle counts regularly.
• Record damaged or defective materials.
• Drive company truck(s) with great care, assuring compliance with all prevailing traffic laws and legal speed limits, and safety protocol.
• Provides associates with possible solutions and/or appropriate contact information when problems arise, reports observations of customer opportunities and problems to the Warehouse Manager.
• Loads and unloads materials from truck in an accurate, efficient, and safe manner, utilizing proper body mechanics and proper equipment (e.g., forklift).
• Receive and check-in deliveries, pickups and returns to ensure quality and quantity of products.
• Cut wire, rod, or strut, safely utilizing the appropriate equipment.
• Sweep floors remove trash and otherwise maintain the warehouse in a tidy and safe condition.

 

What you bring:

• Willing to operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacket. You will also use push carts and rolling ladders.
• Ability to climb into and drive delivery vehicles.
• Ability to unload material at customer site, including heavy and bulky items.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation
• Ability to be on your stand for extended periods and traverse the warehouse with or without accommodation
• Basic problem-solving skills and computer skills

 

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and employee development
• Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Employee Discount on products

 

More than a job, a career.

We’re the world’s number one distributor of electrical products, solutions and related services. Richards Electric is owned by Sonepar, a