Warehouse Receiving Associate

Granite City Electric Supply Co., Inc•Methuen, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Granite City Electric Supply is a regional independent electrical distributor serving electrical contractors and residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The Warehouse Receiving Associate works at the Methuen, Massachusetts location and performs clerical and physical warehouse duties involving inventory management, receiving, storing, picking, and shipping materials. Pay starts at $21.00 per hour. The role involves safely moving materials manually or with warehouse equipment; accurately counting, checking, preparing, and locating items; maintaining inventory and department organization; completing paperwork and data entry; assembling electrical wire leads to work orders and color codes; and using the Eclipse software support system. The associate also supports the GCE Lots/Reels program, monthly Rapid Reel inventory and reel storage, wire-machine preventive maintenance, safety initiatives, and cooperative service to customers and coworkers. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires frequent and ongoing lifting of 70–125 pounds, walking and standing throughout the day, and frequent bending and stooping. Employment offers are conditioned on successfully passing a drug test except where prohibited by state law.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; equivalent education or experience may be substituted.
Good mechanical aptitude, math, communication, and reading skills.
Ability to interact successfully with all levels of the organization.
Ability to contribute to a team environment and work independently to meet assigned project deadlines.
Reliability, including arriving on time and taking breaks within expected time frames.
Adaptability and flexibility to adjust to business conditions.
Ability to receive coaching and actively participate in the coaching process.
Teamwork, multitasking, and a sense of urgency.
Focus on preventing copper and wire theft.
Ability to lift 70–125 pounds repetitively and on an ongoing basis.
Ability to walk and stand all day and bend and stoop frequently.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of forklift operations and warehouse equipment.
Previous electrical wire or cable cutting experience.

Responsibilities

Move materials safely by hand or using a forklift, pallet jack, handcart, or another device.
Accurately count, check, prepare, and locate items being received or shipped.
Assist with inventory maintenance and upkeep of the department.
Complete paperwork, documentation, and data entry according to established procedures.
Assemble electrical wire leads based on work orders and color codes.
Maintain current knowledge of GCE policies and procedures and general product information; participate in training and attend meetings as requested.
Interact helpfully and cooperatively with customers and coworkers.
Participate in processes and programs that promote a safe work environment.
Acquire a working knowledge of the Eclipse software support system.
Maintain the GCE Lots/Reels program through Eclipse.
Assist with monthly Rapid Reel inventory and proper reel storage.
Assist with wire-machine preventive maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.