Warehouse Associate Backup CDL Driver

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 https://www.vikingelectric.com/about 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 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 Material Handler and CDL Delivery Driver

Location: Rochester, MN

Job type: Full time

License: Valid Class B CDL Drivers License

Vehicle Type: Box truck/straight truck

Schedule: Monday - Friday 4am start time

Hourly pay: $26.40/hr - $29.30/hr (pay for experience)

Distance: Local deliveries - return home each night

Learn about a day in the life of our drivers!

 

Primary responsibilities will include: 

• Be the face, voice, and reputation of our company while delivering products to customer job sites, shops, and businesses.
• Navigate computer programs to find products and complete orders for customers.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies.  
• Daily pre-route vehicle inspections for safety & vehicle readiness using the Driver’s Vehicle Inspection Report.
• Ensure truck is properly loaded, secured, and within weight limitation.
• Work independently to load, unload, and move materials within or near work site. 
• 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.

 

Required Skills:

• Maintain D.O.T. Medical Card & Clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• Valid Class B CDL or above with/Airbrake required.
• Committed to 100% accuracy and doing tasks right the first time.
• Ability to learn use of warehouse and driving technology.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, and slide packages that typically weigh up to 85 lbs.
• Self-motivated, teamwork focused, and great customer service skills.
• Attention to detail, good time management, accurately use basic math and problem-solving skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum of 1-year commercial driving experience preferred.

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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.

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