Warehouse Associate

REXEL • Portland, OR

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Rexel USA is hiring a Warehouse Associate for its Platt team in Portland, Oregon. The role is responsible for accurately and efficiently filling customer orders; receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping materials; completing warehouse transactions; and maintaining the branch warehouse and equipment. The work must meet company standards for safety, security, accuracy, and productivity. This position is not permitted to make deliveries. Employee level and pay depend on experience, knowledge, and capabilities.

The associate supports a safe workplace, follows standard operating procedures and environmental health and safety rules, and addresses safety concerns promptly. The role may also include branch duties such as counter sales and customer support, as needed. Management may assign or reassign duties. The position requires performing essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation and providing effective customer service while working productively with a team.

Requirements

• No experience required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to handle basic issues and problems.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately.
• Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

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

• Contribute to a culture focused on employee safety and a safe work environment.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures and Environmental Health and Safety Rules, and promptly address safety concerns.
• Receive incoming materials from vendors, customers, or other warehouses and verify quantities and descriptions against packing lists.
• Stock incoming orders neatly in designated areas and report freight damage claims.
• Prepare branch orders and ensure the correct quantities and types of products are shipped.
• Process shipment paperwork, verify merchandise, apply appropriate postage tape and labels, follow customer shipping instructions, and insure shipments when necessary.
• Operate machinery such as forklifts, reach trucks, and wire cutting machines when required.
• Load common-carrier and company vehicles.
• Inspect equipment and perform minor maintenance.
• Perform inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Perform 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 pet insurance, legal assistance, critical illness insurance, and home and auto insurance
• Employee discount programs
• Professional training and development programs
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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