Driver

Sonepar USA Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings with company

Employee Referral Program

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Summit Electric Supply is seeking a Warehouse/Delivery associate in Houston, TX to fulfill and deliver customer orders, then help with warehouse duties as needed. You will use an iPad for reviews and signatures, maintain vehicle safety, and support the sales team with accurate order preparation.

The role is entry-level with opportunities to learn product knowledge and industry practices in a team-driven environment that prioritizes safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver's License and excellent driving record.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Pull customer tickets and fulfill orders accurately.
• Load and unload Summit trucks and deliver to customer locations.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform daily/weekly inspections.
• Provide exceptional service and collect customer signatures via iPad.
• Assist sales team by fulfilling customer orders as needed.
• Keep warehouse and surrounding areas neat and safe at all times.

Skills

Driving

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPad/tablet experience

Job description

There's a Place for You at Summit Electric Supply.

A career at Summit Electric Supply 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. Summit Electric Supply 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 Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana 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. Within Summit Electric Supply 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.

Title: Warehouse/Delivery

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor or another Manager

Customers served: External - All Summit customers; Internal - Any member of the Summit tea,

Role Summary

Summit's warehouse delivery associates play a pivotal role in fulfilling our customers' needs for materials and services by pulling customer orders, ensuring their accuracy, preparing them for delivery, and safely and promptly delivering material to customer job sites. Warehouse delivery associates represent Summit to our customers and have opportunities to gather valuable customer feedback and needs that they can pass on to Summit's sales team. When not on a delivery, these associates participate in other warehouse activities. This role is one of Summit's entry level branch positions and an excellent role to be introduced to the business and learn skills, product knowledge, and industry best practices that prepare the associate for future opportunities at Summit.

Principle Accountabilities

• Maintain a clean vehicle, daily driver logs and weekly vehicle inspection reports
• Pull customer tickets to fulfill orders.
• Load and unload Summit trucks
• Safely deliver products to customer locations.
• Provide exceptional service to all customers.
• Ability to use iPad to review orders and collect signatures
• Report all delivery issues and concerns
• Prepare orders for shipment to customers.
• Receive and stock products on a daily basis to replenish inventory.
• Understand products and their capabilities and warranties.
• Assist sales associates in fulfilling customer orders when necessary.
• Ensure warehouse and respective outside areas are neat and clean at all times.
• Maintaining safe practices and proactively upholds Summit's commitment to a safe workplace.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent driving record
• At least 21 years of age
• Valid Driver's License
• Time management - strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
• Flexibility - ability to effectively adapt to change
• Strong customer service orientation

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Previous warehouse or driver experience
• iPad or tablet experience
• Customer service experience
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
• Aptitude for learning

Physical Challenges

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment
• Ability to operate commercial vehicles

Pre-employment assessments, drug, and background screens are administered.

DOT medical exam is required for all drivers.

Professional appearance required.

FLSA Status: non-exempt

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• 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 Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Summit Electric Supply offers tuition reimbursement, and earned wage access.

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations." https://www.facebook.com/SummitElectricSupply/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/summit-electric-supply/

https://www.youtube.com/user/SummitElectricSupply

Learn more at https://summit.com/about-us

Summit Electric Supply is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law. Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or [e-mail].