Warehouse Associate

Granite City Electric Supply Company•Albany, NY

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 associate is responsible for completing daily operational requirements and may serve as a backup driver. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Pay starts at $21 per hour. The role reports to the Operations Manager and involves moving, preparing, documenting, and routing materials for delivery or storage. The associate must work safely, maintain warehouse equipment and housekeeping, support internal customers and coworkers, participate in training and safety programs, and learn the Eclipse software support system. A valid driver's license, clean driving record, and current Medical DOT Card are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; equivalent education or experience may be substituted.
Valid, unexpired driver's license and clean driving record/MVR.
Current, 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 and work independently to meet project 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.
Adaptability and flexibility to adjust to changing business conditions.
Willingness to be coached and actively participate in the coaching process.
Ability to multitask, work as a team player, and work with a sense of urgency.
Ability to embrace and apply the company's core values of Pride, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

Safe driving and forklift operator course completion.
Knowledge of warehouse equipment.

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 another device.
Count, check, prepare, and record items being shipped accurately.
Assemble, package, label, stack, palletize, cut wire, and route materials for safe delivery or storage.
Respond to calls from internal customers.
Complete paperwork, documentation, and data entry according to established procedures.
Perform maintenance and housekeeping duties.
Maintain knowledge of company policies, procedures, and products; participate in training and attend meetings as requested.
Act helpfully and cooperatively toward customers and coworkers.
Participate in processes and programs that promote a safe work environment.
Acquire working knowledge of the Eclipse software support system.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May provide backup driving support.