Warehouse Associate/Truck Driver
About The Position
Rexel USA is hiring a Warehouse Associate/Back up Driver for its Warshauer Electric Supply team in Lakewood, New Jersey. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with paid holidays and paid time off. Pay and level depend on the employee’s experience, knowledge, and capabilities. The Warehouse Associate/Truck Driver I fills customer orders; receives, stocks, stages, and ships materials; and completes warehouse transactions while maintaining a safe, secure, accurate, and productive warehouse. Driving is an essential part of the role, and the employee may spend up to 50% of their time operating a delivery van or box truck to transport products to and from customers, company locations, and suppliers. No CDL is required. Deliveries must be prepared efficiently, meet customer requirements, and contain correct, undamaged materials. The role may also support counter sales and customer service, train and mentor entry-level truck drivers, and perform other branch duties as assigned. The position involves physical activity, operating warehouse equipment, exposure to warehouse and electrical hazards, and frequent travel to offsite locations.
Requirements
- No experience is required.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must pass a pre-employment and annual Motor Vehicle Record review.
- Must obtain verification of a non-expired medical certificate as required by law within 30 days of hire.
- Must not have had a driver's license suspended for a traffic accident or violation within the past three years.
- Must not have had any at-fault accidents in the past three years.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and customers.
- Ability to handle basic issues and problems.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately.
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, manage time, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to handle loads with a combined weight not exceeding 26,000 GVW.
- Strong knowledge of safety regulations and familiarity with traffic and driver laws.
- Willingness to follow assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Prior warehouse experience.
- Certification to operate a forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.
- High school diploma or GED.
- General knowledge of electrical products.
Responsibilities
- Promote employee safety, follow Standard Operating Procedures and Environmental Health and Safety rules, and promptly address safety concerns.
- Receive incoming material and verify its quantity and description against packing lists.
- Stock incoming orders neatly in designated areas and report freight damage claims.
- Prepare branch orders and verify the correct number and type of products being shipped.
- Process shipment paperwork, verify merchandise, apply postage tape and labels, follow customer shipping instructions, and insure shipments when necessary.
- Operate forklifts, reach trucks, wire-cutting machines, and other machinery when required.
- Load common-carrier and company vehicles.
- Inspect equipment and perform minor maintenance.
- Conduct inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
- Drive delivery vehicles to transport materials to and from customers, company locations, and suppliers.
- Inspect company vehicles for visual and operating defects, complete daily inspection reports, and keep vehicles clean, serviced, and maintained.
- Follow Department of Transportation, local, and state driving laws and regulations.
- Load and unload vehicles and verify that each order has the correct quantities and types of undamaged materials before departure.
- Assist with preparing orders for delivery.
- Complete delivery documentation, including obtaining customer signatures on delivery receipts and completing packing lists and branch or warehouse manifests.
- Pick up customer returns, inspect material condition, and verify quantities and catalog numbers.
- Pick up material from company suppliers.
- Train, mentor, and coach entry-level truck drivers.
- Assist with other branch functions when needed, including counter sales and customer support.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Paid company holidays and flexible personal days.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- HSA accounts.
- Commuter transit benefits.
- Optional insurance, including pet insurance, legal assistance, critical illness, and home and auto insurance.
- Employee discount programs.
- Professional training and development programs.
- Career advancement opportunities and promotion from within.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
