Heavy Service Center Material Handler - Wire Cutting (Part-Time)

Graybar Electric Company, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Graybar, a Fortune 500 company, is hiring for a warehouse associate in Richmond, Virginia. You will receive, pick, pack, and ship inventory, and perform daily safety checks in the pipe and wire department.

The role requires lifting up to 70 pounds, standing for long periods, and operating pallet jacks, forklifts, and other equipment in a safe, efficient manner. Two to three years of warehouse experience is preferred, with at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical requirements including lifting, bending, standing for long periods.
• Ability to operate and maneuver warehouse equipment safely (pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.).
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) or similar processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, pick, pack, and ship inventory using WMS.
• Perform daily safety inspections and maintain a clean, organized warehouse.
• Cut wire and cable with machines and ensure accurate lengths for orders.
• Load, measure, cut, spool, and bundle wires and cables per job orders.
• Accurately select, check, and pack UPS and non-UPS orders for transport.

Skills

Physical strength

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Push carts

Job description

Are you ready? Purpose Cut wire, operate large machinery, work outside in the pipe department, or perform other physically demanding work daily, on a regular and continual basis. Receive, store, select, pack, and ship warehouse inventory utilizing Warehouse Management System (WMS) procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform any and all physical requirements necessary to lift and move inventory around the warehouse. Operate and maneuver warehouse equipment, large machinery, and any material(s) contained thereon in the manner consistent with the intended purpose of the equipment and the manufacturers’ instructions. Maintain the warehouse in an orderly and clean state; follow all Company safety procedures; perform daily safety inspections. Cut wire and cable with the use of machines; ensure accuracy of the cuts. Load, measure, cut, spool, and bundle wires and cables appropriately for the job orders. Fill product orders according to the type, length, and size requested by customer. Receive incoming material in accordance with WMS processes, accurately identify and break down the material, note discrepancies, and make the product ready for storage. Store product in accordance with WMS processes. Accurately select, check, and pack UPS orders following designated WMS processes for packing, weighing, manifesting, palletizing, and loading. Select and process non‑UPS orders through WMS, and pack to make ready to withstand transport; safely meet carrier pickup schedules. Select, pack, and palletize replenishment shipments following WMS procedures for handling and marking pallets. Handle stock tickets, and pack cross‑dock shipments in accordance with established WMS procedures. Sort and pack Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipments in accordance with established WMS procedures. Conduct cycle counts and bin location verifications; consolidate inventory as needed; follow established WMS procedures for handling stock discrepancies.

Experience, Educational, and Physical Requirements

Minimum Minimum of 1 year of experience required: Prior warehouse experience Ability to perform the physical requirements necessary to receive, pick, pack, ship, and move materials throughout the warehouse and pipe department, including, but not limited to, standing, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, climbing ladders, cutting wire, and lifting materials weighing up to 70 pounds. Ability to operate and maneuver warehouse equipment, including, but not limited to, pallet jacks, forklifts, and push carts, and other large machinery, in the manner necessary to move materials and consistent with manufacturers’ instructions and safety instructions. Ability to work in a warehouse environment, including the ability to perform physical requirements, adapt to seasonal changes, significant temperature variations, and inclement weather conditions. Ability to abide by safety instruction and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or its equivalent is required.

Preferred Job Requirements

2-3 years of experience: prior warehouse experience High school diploma or GED

Work Shift and Hours

Monday - Friday, 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Compensation Details

The expected pay rate for this position is starting at $21.05 per hour ($19.05 per hour plus $2.00 differential) depending on experience.

Additional Information

Steel toed boots required.

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business. We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team. Whether you are just starting your career or have years of experience, you will be proud to work for a thriving company with a solid foundation. Come see why Graybar is continually ranked as a top employer across the country.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Graybar, a Fortune 500 company, specializes in supply chain management services, and is a leading North American distributor of high quality components, equipment, and materials. We serve the construction market, the commercial, institutional, and government (CIG) market, and the industrial and utility markets. Graybar products and services support new construction, infrastructure updates, building renovation, facility maintenance, repair and operations, and original equipment manufacturing.