Lead Warehouse Associate

Sonepar USA • Jacksonville, FL

237d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 year or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong math and reading skills.
• Positive commitment to accomplish warehouse/company goals.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred) in South Florida Region.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
• Working knowledge of Eclipse.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Previous forklift/cherry picker experience preferred.
• Basic safety knowledge (i.e., proper lifting techniques, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, leadership, and management to the Logistics Team.
• Coach and train associates in the department.
• Delegate tasks, resolve conflicts, and guide the team.
• Communicate with the management team regarding performance and recommendations on how to achieve business goals.
• Receive and verify materials or items received or distributed.
• Drive equipment to transport items within the distribution center.
• Sort and place material or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
• Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves.
• Consolidate freight for shipping and load trucks for delivery to customers.
• Facilitate and distribute shipping tickets and verify shipping methods.
• Review customer orders and determine the right size reel and type of wire needed.
• Measure and cut wire using machinery.
• Follow standard operating procedures and safety regulations.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED