Warehouse and Logistics Apprentice
About The Position
This is not your typical warehouse job, and it’s not a waiting room to become a field electrician. We are building a team of high-performers who want a long-term career in logistics, inventory, and operations support. If you enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, and being the behind-the-scenes force that helps a team succeed, we will teach you everything you need to know. Our Core Values: The L.I.G.H.T. Framework We take our culture seriously and hold every team member to the L.I.G.H.T. framework: we Lead with Integrity, Innovate and Solve, Grow Together, High Standards Always, Think of Others First. What You’ll Be Doing As a Logistics Apprentice, you are a critical part of keeping our jobs moving and our customers taken care of. In this role, you will: Manage Materials: Receive, organize, and stock materials, tools, and equipment while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized warehouse. Ensure Job Readiness: Stage materials for upcoming jobs, support truck restocking, and maintain basic fleet readiness so our technicians can perform at their best. Control Inventory: Assist with inventory counts and material tracking, proactively identifying missing, damaged, or low-stock items. Support Daily Operations: Handle returns, warranty items, and vendor coordination, while assisting with deliveries, pickups, and jobsite support as needed. Drive Improvement: Learn our systems and operational standards, actively working with the team to improve efficiency, accuracy, and organization. What Makes This Role Different Logistics is the Backbone: At Chesapeake Electric, logistics is not “just the warehouse.” When materials are organized and jobs are prepared correctly, the entire company performs better. You are vital to our daily operational excellence. Career Launchpad: No experience required—we invest heavily in your professional development to teach you service business operations, process improvement, and vendor coordination. Clear Focus: We want to be upfront: this role is designed for someone who sees logistics as a career path. It is not the right fit if your main goal is to become a field electrician as quickly as possible. Your Career Trajectory We believe in building careers, not just filling roles. Phase 1: The Launch (Weeks 1–8): Complete our onboarding, learn the warehouse layout, master basic inventory systems, and understand our operational standards. Phase 2: Core Impact (Months 3–12): Take ownership of daily material staging, fleet support, and inventory tracking, becoming a dependable pillar for the field team. Phase 3: Advanced Operations (Year 1+): Deepen your skill set by learning vendor coordination, purchasing, and process improvement as we prepare you for specialized roles in logistics and operations.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record preferred.
- Ability to lift and move materials safely.
- Strong reliability, punctuality, and good communication skills.
- Positive attitude, team-first mindset, and a willingness to learn systems and follow processes.
Nice To Haves
- Warehouse, inventory, delivery, trades, or logistics experience is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Receive, organize, and stock materials, tools, and equipment while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized warehouse.
- Stage materials for upcoming jobs, support truck restocking, and maintain basic fleet readiness.
- Assist with inventory counts and material tracking, proactively identifying missing, damaged, or low-stock items.
- Handle returns, warranty items, and vendor coordination, while assisting with deliveries, pickups, and jobsite support as needed.
- Learn our systems and operational standards, actively working with the team to improve efficiency, accuracy, and organization.
Benefits
- Eligibility to participate in performance pay incentives during month 4.
- 401k with a 5% match (vested immediately)
- Participation in our profit-sharing program.
- Comprehensive PTO package, including a paid birthday and paid work anniversary.
- Paid holidays (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas).
- Weekly team breakfast, monthly company/community events, and year-round awards and recognition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
