Heavy Warehouse Material Handler - Service Center

Graybar; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Graybar in Minneapolis is seeking a Heavy Warehouse Material Handler to receive, store, select, pack and ship inventory. You will work with our Warehouse Management System (WMS) and contribute to efficient operations in a fast-paced, employee-owned environment.

You must be physically capable of lifting up to 70 pounds, operate forklifts and pallets, and perform daily safety checks. The shift runs Monday to Friday, 12:00pm–9:00pm, with competitive pay and opportunities to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Able to perform physical requirements including lifting up to 70 pounds.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Follows safety procedures and uses PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, select, pack and ship warehouse inventory.
• Operate and maneuver warehouse equipment and large machinery safely.
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse and perform daily safety inspections.
• Cut wire and cable where required and ensure accurate lengths.
• Process orders and shipments per WMS procedures.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Safety consciousness

PPE compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Make a difference.

As a Heavy Warehouse Material Handler, you will ensure products get where they need to be. You will receive, store, select, pack, and ship warehouse inventory. Our Service Center utilizes a Warehouse Management System, so technology is required to perform this job. As an employee-owned company, our employees are key to our success and are given opportunities to learn and grow into higher level positions.

Work Shift and Hours

Monday - Friday, 12:00pm - 9:00pm

Compensation Details

The expected pay rate for this position is starting between $19.50 per hour - $25.65 hour per hour ($19.50 per hour base + $2.00 per hour shift differential + $2.00 per hour task differential), depending on experience.

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.

What you bring to the table

• 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

• 1-2 years of experience: prior warehouse experience
• High school diploma or GED

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals occupying this position of employment. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skill required of all individuals assigned to this job title. Management reserves the right to modify all or part of this job description at its discretion in order to meet location requirements, staffing levels, and/or any other needs of the business. While this job description is intended to apply to all of the Company's locations across the country, job duties may vary considerably based upon the unique needs of the branch, zone, or distribution center. All of the essential functions of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or equivalent state law, may not have been described. All requests for reasonable accommodation(s) will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

The Value of Graybar

At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! Most regular, full-time employees at Graybar may be eligible for a variety of benefits like:

• Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and P