Heavy Warehouse Material Handler - Service Center

Graybar Electric Company, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation & Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Paid Wellness Day

Educational Reimbursement

Career Development

Job summary

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Warehouse Material Handler to receive, store, select, pack, and ship inventory. The role requires operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other large machinery within a safe, organized warehouse environment.

Applicants should have 1 year of warehouse experience, the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, and familiarity with warehouse management systems. This on-site position offers a stable schedule and strong employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 70 pounds.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment per safety instructions.
• Knowledge of WMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, select, pack, and ship inventory.
• Operate and maneuver warehouse equipment and large machinery.
• Maintain the warehouse in a clean, safe state and perform daily safety inspections.
• Cut wire and cable to job specifications.
• Process orders and prepare for shipment using WMS.
• Consolidate inventory and perform cycle counts.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Push carts

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

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 Centers 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.

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, 10:00am - 7:00pm

Compensation Details

The expected pay rate for this position is starting at $22.00 per hour ($20.00 per hour base plus $2.00 per hour task 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.

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

The Value of Graybar

At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan!

• 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 Profit 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Why you should 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. That's what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

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.