Warehouse Associate

Granite City Electric Supply Co., Inc•Village of Colonie, NY

10d

About The Position

Granite City Electric Supply is hiring a Warehouse Associate to perform physical and clerical warehouse duties, including picking orders, cutting wire, assembling wire reels, receiving materials, inventory control, and shipping. The role supports daily operations requirements and deadlines. It may also serve as a backup driver; this requires a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and a current Medical DOT Card. The stated schedule is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Starting pay is $21 per hour. The Warehouse Associate reports to the Operations Manager and completes assigned tasks under the direction of supervisors. The role involves safely moving materials manually or with equipment, preparing and documenting shipments, maintaining warehouse areas, responding to internal customers, and learning the Eclipse software support system. The position requires reliable attendance, teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds repeatedly. Granite City Electric Supply is a regional independent electrical distributor with more than 30 branches across Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Connecticut. The company describes itself as the official distributor of electrical supplies to the Boston Red Sox and an equal opportunity employer. Employment offers are conditioned on passing a drug test except where prohibited by state law; the company uses E-Verify.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; equivalent education or experience may be substituted.
Valid, unexpired driver's license and a clean driving record/MVR.
Valid, unexpired Medical DOT Card.
Good mechanical aptitude, math, communication, and reading skills.
Ability to interact successfully with all levels of the organization.
Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment, as well as work independently to meet deadlines.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds repetitively and on an ongoing basis.
Reliability, including arriving on time and taking breaks within expected time frames.
Ability to drive professionally.
Adaptability and flexibility, including willingness to adjust to business conditions.
Ability to accept coaching and actively participate in the coaching process.
Teamwork, multitasking, and a sense of urgency.
Embrace the company's core values of Pride, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect in business interactions.

Nice To Haves

Safe driving and forklift operator courses are desirable.
Knowledge of warehouse equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Report regularly to the Operations Manager and ensure hub operational responsibilities are completed by deadlines.
Complete tasks assigned by supervisors.
Move materials safely, manually or using a forklift, pallet jack, handcart, or other device.
Accurately count, check, prepare, and record items being shipped.
Assemble, package, label, stack, and palletize materials; cut wire; and route materials for delivery or storage.
Respond to calls from internal customers.
Complete paperwork, documentation, and data entry in accordance with established procedures.
Perform maintenance and housekeeping duties.
Maintain current knowledge of company policies, procedures, and products; participate in training and attend meetings as requested.
Act in a helpful and cooperative manner toward customers and coworkers.
Participate in processes and programs that promote a safe work environment.
Acquire a working knowledge of the Eclipse software support system.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May act as a backup driver.