Warehouse Associate Union

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. We operate through eight regions under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, Talley, and Platt Electric Supply. This role is based at our Schwing Electrical Supply location in Farmingdale, NY.

The Warehouse Associate Union is responsible for efficiently and accurately filling customer orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material while meeting company standards for safety, security, accuracy, and productivity. This role handles all warehouse transactions and ensures the upkeep and maintenance of the branch warehouse environment and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures, Environmental Health and Safety Rules, and immediately address safety concerns.
• Receive material from vendors, customers, or other warehouses, verifying quantity and description against packing lists.
• Stock incoming orders on shelves in an orderly manner and report freight damage claims.
• Prepare branch orders from the warehouse, ensuring the correct number and type of product is shipped.
• Process shipment paperwork, including verifying merchandise, applying correct postage and labels, following customer shipping instructions, and insuring shipments when necessary.
• Operate machinery including forklift, reach truck, and wire cutting machine.
• Load common carrier and company vehicles.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Perform inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Make deliveries to branches/customers as needed.
• Perform other job functions within a branch when required, including counter sales and customer support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• No prior experience required; warehouse experience is a plus.
• Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment preferred.
• If required to make deliveries:
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must pass a pre-employment and annual review of Motor Vehicle Record.
  • Must obtain verification of non-expired medical certificate as required by law within 60 days of hire.
  • Must not have had a suspended driver’s license for a traffic accident/violation within the past 3 years.
  • Must not have any at-fault accidents in the past 3 years.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Skills

• General knowledge of electrical products is a plus.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers.
• Ability to handle basic issues and problems.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations to accurately complete job tasks.
• Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Occasionally – up to 20%.
• Walk: Constantly – at least 51%.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Constantly – at least 51%.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Constantly – at least 51%.
• Climb or balance: Constantly – at least 51%.
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: 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%.

Pay

For the state of New York only, the pay range is $19.00 to $22.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications, experience, and other considerations permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 401K with Employer Match.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness Programs.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• HSA Accounts.
• Commuter Transit Benefits.
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance.
• Employee Discount Programs.
• Professional Training & Development Programs.
• Career Advancement Opportunities – promotion from within.