Wire Cutter Material Handler

About the role

At Viking Electric, a career is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest 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. At Viking Electric, 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.

Responsibilities

• Coil, spool, cut, and label wire for customer orders using specialized machinery.
• Review customer orders to determine the appropriate reel size and the type, size, and color of wire needed.
• Measure and cut wire using cutting machinery.
• Unload empty reels and load new ones onto the wire machine.
• Restock and replenish wire inventory as needed.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly, or up to 75 lbs. with the assistance of supportive equipment or team members.
• Proficient in using RF devices, computer systems, and other warehouse technology.
• Math skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide into different units of measure, including fractions and decimals, using a calculator.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to stand and walk for the full length of your shift.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred, But Not Required

• 1–2 years of experience with wire cutting machinery.
• Experience and current certification for PIT vehicles (forklifts).
• Basic English communication skills.

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay

Hourly pay: $24.00 – $29.00/hr (pay increases within range with warehouse experience brought to job). Compensation includes hourly pay, short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience, skills, and geographic location.

Schedule

Full Time, Monday – Friday, 4:00 am start.