Warehouse Associate

Sonepar • New Orleans, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate works at Crawford Electric Supply’s New Orleans Branch, handling products and materials through receipt, quality checks, packaging, staging, loading, unloading, and storage. The role requires following standard operating procedures and OSHA safety standards, using powered industrial trucks, and maintaining clean work areas. The warehouse is fast-paced and physically active, with occasional long and varied hours and work in hot, cold, or dusty conditions.

Crawford describes its culture as supportive and focused on growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability. Associates may develop into other areas of the business, including leadership, operations, HR, and sales. Full-time associates are eligible for a range of benefits and development programs.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of related experience and/or training.
• Reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Punctuality and excellent attendance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency operating reach trucks, order pickers, and sit-down propane forklifts.
• Manual dexterity for operating machinery and handling small parts.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and walk and stand for long periods.
• Ability to work mandatory physical inventory.
• Ability to work in extremely hot or cold environments and dusty conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Current powered industrial truck certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and package products for shipping, including shrink-wrapping, boxing, and labeling.
• Stage products for loading.
• Load products onto trucks.
• Unload materials from trucks.
• Move materials to the warehouse for storage.
• Move waste to dumpsters.
• Perform quality control, ensuring damaged products are not shipped and damaged materials are not accepted.
• Follow standard operating procedures, OSHA safety standards, and company processes.
• Operate powered industrial trucks, including stand-up trucks, reach trucks, order pickers, and sit-down propane forklifts.
• Complete daily powered industrial truck logs.
• Clean and maintain work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED