Warehouse Associate Backup Driver - Eau Claire

Sonepar•Eau Claire, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate Backup Driver supports warehouse operations and local customer deliveries at Viking Electric in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The role combines warehouse order fulfillment and handling with backup driving responsibilities. When driving, the associate inspects the vehicle, loads materials and packages, makes local deliveries, contacts customers upon arrival, assists with unloading, and represents the company in customer interactions. Driving assignments are approximately 5–9 weeks per year, with local routes that return home each night. When not driving, the schedule is 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Monday through Friday; driving hours are 4 a.m.–noon. Warehouse responsibilities include accurately locating and preparing orders, loading and unloading trucks, moving and organizing materials, checking and recording incoming and outgoing items, and scanning inventory using a handheld device. The associate may use warehouse equipment; training is provided. The role requires safe material handling, including lifting packages weighing up to 85 pounds, and adherence to safety procedures. The position is full-time and pays $20.00–$25.00 per hour. A valid Class D driver’s license is required.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license, Class D.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Ability to climb into and drive delivery vehicles.
Ability to lift packages weighing up to 85 pounds.
Ability to pass and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical with the company’s physician network.
Basic math skills, including adding and subtracting numbers.
Basic English communication skills.
Willingness to learn to operate equipment; training is provided.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience and/or training; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Inspect the delivery vehicle at the start and end of the route.
Transport and deliver products to customers carefully.
Unload delivery items, including wire, pipe, conduit, and boxes.
Contact customers upon arrival and assist with unloading.
Follow safety procedures and regulations and maintain a friendly, courteous manner with customers.
Load and unload trucks and move boxes and materials safely using warehouse equipment as appropriate.
Count, check, and record items received into or shipped out of the warehouse.
Scan barcodes and labels with a handheld device to track inventory.
Assemble, package, label, stack, palletize, and route materials for delivery or storage.
Help keep products organized and free from damage.
Follow and promote procedures that keep the warehouse safe and secure.