Lead Outbound Warehouse Associate

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Disability insurance (short & long)

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar group, is seeking a Lead Outbound Warehouse Associate in Charlotte, NC. You will drive end-to-end logistics, oversee inbound/outbound activities, and coach a warehouse team to maintain high efficiency and accuracy.

In this role you’ll lead daily operations, enforce safety and quality standards, and operate forklifts to move materials. Join a family-friendly, benefit-rich environment with opportunities for growth in a leading electrical distributor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of relevant warehouse experience; electrical distribution knowledge is a bonus.
• Strong communication to collaborate with the team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills for smooth operations.
• Reading, writing, and arithmetic basics; attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, 70 lbs occasionally.
• Proficient, safety-conscious forklift operator.
• Flexible, multitask-oriented, and adaptable to daily demands.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Logistics: Manage the full journey of products from arrival to shipment using Solar Eclipse software.
• Shipment Supremo: Oversee all inbound/outbound logistics, ensuring speed and accuracy."
• Team Lead & Coach: Guide warehouse associates on packaging, staging, loading, and material movement.
• Quality Control Captain: Ensure outgoing products meet quality standards.
• Safety First Advocate: Maintain a safe workplace following SOPs and OSHA standards.
• PIT Master: Operate a variety of forklifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Reading/Writing/Arithmetic

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Solar Eclipse software

Job description

A career at Capital Electric 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. Capital Electric 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 in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, 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. WithinCapital Electric, 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.

Ready to be the operations powerhouse behind the region's leading electrical distributor?

Capital Electric is seeking aLead Outbound Warehouse Associateto join our high-energy team inCharlotte, NC! In this pivotal leadership role, you'll be the primary driver of all incoming and outgoing logistics, coordinating your team to ensure peak efficiency. Your mission: keep the warehouse running like a well-oiled machine and help us maintain our status as the undisputed "electrical distributor of choice" in the area!

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Logistics:Manage the complete journey of our products from arrival to shipment using Solar Eclipse software.
• Shipment Supremo:Oversee all incoming/outgoing logistics, upholding company standards for speed and accuracy.
• Team Lead & Coach:Guide warehouse associates through daily tasks like packaging, staging, loading, and general material movement.
• Quality Control Captain:Ensure every product leaving the warehouse meets our high bar for quality.
• Safety First Advocate:Maintain a clean, safe workplace operating within all SOPs and OSHA standards.
• PIT Master:Operate a variety of Forklifts

REQUIRMENTS

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bring 1-2 years of relevant warehouse experience to the table (bonus points for electrical distribution know-how!).
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with the team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to keep operations running smoothly.
• Solid foundational reading, writing, and arithmetic abilities.
• Possess a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs regularly, and 70 lbs occasionally (safety first!).
• Must be a proficient, safety-conscious forklift operator
• Thrive on variety; you're flexible, a pro at multitasking, and ready for anything the day brings.

What We Offer You

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

• 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 Assistance Program (EAP)

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

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 email [e-mail] .

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