Heavy Service Center Warehouse Material Handler - Wire Department

Graybar; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Career development support

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Graybar is hiring for a full-time warehouse associate in California. You will lift, move, and stock inventory, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and follow WMS procedures to receive, pick, pack, and ship items.

The role involves standing, walking, bending, and other physical tasks, with shift hours 12:00pm–9:00pm and overtime as required. Starting pay is $26.00 per hour plus department and shift differentials; experience and safety training are valued.

Qualifications

• 1 year of warehouse experience or more is required.
• Physically capable to receive, pick, pack, ship, and move materials (lifting up to 70 lbs).
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment in a safe manner per procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lift and move inventory around the warehouse.
• Operate warehouse equipment and large machinery per manufacturer instructions.
• Maintain clean, safe warehouse; perform daily safety inspections.
• Cut wire and cable with machines; ensure accurate cuts.
• Fill orders by type, length, and size requested by customers.
• Process incoming material and store it according to WMS procedures.
• Pack and prepare shipments to meet carrier schedules.
• Conduct cycle counts and locate stock in the warehouse.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Push carts

Job description

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.

Work Shift and Hours

Monday - Friday, 12:00pm - 9:00pm - Overtime will be required.

Compensation Details

The expected pay rate for this position is starting at $26.00 per hour ($23.50 per hour + $1.00 per hour department differential + $1.50 per hour shift differential), depending on experience.

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 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

The Value of Graybar

• Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.
• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.
• Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts .
• Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you.
• Share in our success with P rofit Sharing Plans .
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match to help secure your future.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness.
• Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year.
• Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.
• Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community.
• Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.
• Celebrate your and others' achievements with our Employee Recognition Program .
• Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs .
• And More Perks that support your well-being and career growth.

Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.

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 worl