Warehouse (Backup Driver)

Sonepar•Beaumont, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors. We operate throughout Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within Summit Electric Supply we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career. Summit’s warehouse associates play a pivotal role in fulfilling our customers’ needs for materials and services by receiving in new material from our vendors, picking customer’s orders for will call or delivery, participating in cycle counting and other inventory management practices, and provide backup for drivers as necessary. This role is Summit’s entry level branch position and an excellent role to be introduced to the business and learn skills, product knowledge, and industry best practices that prepare the associate for future opportunities at Summit.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Excellent driving record
At least 21 years of age
Valid Driver’s License
Time management – strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
Flexibility – ability to effectively adapt to change
Strong customer service orientation
Pre-employment assessments, drug, and background screens are administered.
DOT medical exam is required for all drivers.
Professional appearance required.

Nice To Haves

Previous warehouse or driver experience
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
Aptitude for learning
iPad or tablet experience

Responsibilities

Pull customer tickets to fulfill orders.
Prepare orders for shipment to customers.
Receive and stock products on a daily basis to replenish inventory.
Understand products and their capabilities and warranties.
Assist sales associates in fulfilling customer orders when necessary.
Ensure warehouse and respective outside areas are neat and clean at all times.
Maintaining safe practices and proactively upholds Summit’s commitment to a safe workplace.
Provide backup for drivers as necessary and safely deliver products to customer locations.
Maintain a clean vehicle, driver logs and vehicle inspection reports.
Ability to use iPad to review orders and collect signatures.
Load and unload Summit trucks.