Distribution Center Associate

About the role

Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, wireless communication and related supplies in the United States, operating through eight Regions under various banner and trade names including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, Talley and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.

What You'll Do

• Work Hours: 2:00pm - 8:30pm
• Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment
• Assume responsibility for immediately addressing safety concerns
• Receive material coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other distribution centers
• Verify the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list
• Prepare a receiving report if none is available
• Assemble and fill orders to be shipped to customers or branches
• Load common carrier and company vehicles
• Process paperwork regarding UPS shipments including: verifying that the merchandise to be shipped is correct, applying the correct UPS postage tape, following customer shipping instructions and insuring the shipment when necessary
• Pack each order into a container and arrange the container onto a shelf according to truck route
• Gather assembled orders that are in carts and verify their quantities and descriptions against the invoice
• General maintenance of the distribution center; sweeping and disposing of trash/cardboard
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• No experience required
• High School or GED - Preferred
• Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers to aid in satisfying customer requirements
• Ability to resolve basic issues and problems
• Possess a beginning knowledge of subject manner, demonstrating ability to perform in a single functional area
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations in order to accurately complete job tasks
• Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to safely operate various types of material handling equipment
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally – up to 20%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Constantly – at least 51%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Constantly – at least 51%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Constantly – at least 51%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force Demands

• Up to 10 pounds - Constantly – at least 51%
• Up to 25 pounds - Constantly – at least 51%
• Up to 50 pounds - Constantly – at least 51%

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Constantly – at least 51%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - Constantly – at least 51%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Constantly – at least 51%
• Travels to offsite locations - Occasionally – up to 20%