Warehouse Associate/Branch Driver
About the role
The Warehouse Associate/Branch Driver plays a crucial role in Rexel USA's operations, focusing on efficient and accurate handling of customer orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping materials. This role includes driving responsibilities, ensuring deliveries meet customer requirements, and maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to a culture focused on employee safety and a safe work environment
- Follow established Standard Operating Procedures, Environmental Health and Safety Rules, and address safety concerns immediately
- Receive material from vendors, customers, or other warehouses and verify quantities and descriptions
- Stock incoming orders on shelves and report freight damage claims
- Prepare branch orders from the warehouse and ensure correct shipment of products
- Operate machinery including forklifts, reach trucks, and wire cutting machines
- Perform inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies
- Operate delivery vehicles to make deliveries to and from customers, company branch/warehouse locations, and company suppliers
- Inspect and maintain company vehicles, completing daily inspection reports
- Pick up material returns from customers and verify quantities and catalog numbers
- Participate in the training of entry-level Truck Drivers and provide mentorship and coaching
- Assist in preparing orders for delivery and ensure all appropriate documentation is completed
- Handle loads with combined weights not exceeding 26,000 GVW
- Work overtime as needed
Requirements
- No experience required, but prior warehouse experience is a plus
- Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment preferred
- Valid driver's license
- At least 21 years of age
- Verification of non-expired medical certificate within 30 days of hire
- No suspended driver's license for traffic accidents/violations within the past 3 years
- No at-fault accidents in the past 3 years
- High School or GED - Preferred
Qualifications
- General knowledge of electrical products a plus
- Basic computer knowledge
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to handle basic issues and problems
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of safety regulations and adherence to transportation laws
- Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws
Skills
- General knowledge of electrical products
- Basic computer knowledge
- Effective communication skills
- Handling basic issues and problems
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of safety regulations and adherence to transportation laws
- Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws
Benefits
Rexel USA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a 401K with employer match, paid vacation and sick time, paid company holidays, flexible personal days, tuition reimbursement, health and wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, HSA accounts, commuter transit benefits, additional optional insurance, professional training and development programs, career advancement opportunities, and employee discounts.
Pay
Employee's level and pay will be dependent on their level of experience, knowledge, and capabilities.
Schedule
This role involves both warehouse operations and driving responsibilities, with up to 50% of the time spent operating a delivery vehicle.