Lead Warehouse Associate

Sonepar; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Development programs

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar group, is seeking a Warehouse Lead to supervise the branch’s logistics, overseeing receiving, shipping, and inventory control to ensure accurate daily material flow.

The role requires 1–3 years of leadership experience, strong knowledge of shipping/receiving and safety, and the ability to coordinate workloads and staff. Competitive pay and family-friendly benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years leadership experience.
• Excellent knowledge of shipping/receiving practices, policies and techniques.
• Excellent knowledge of merchandise handling and production methods.
• Basic computer system skills required.
• Experience with heavy equipment required.
• Good and dependable mathematic, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis; up to 70 lbs. occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivery/receipt and/or shipping schedule.
• Instructs warehouse employees in work and safe operation of equipment.
• Assign workloads to warehouse workers and manage staffing levels.
• Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.
• Keeps employees informed of company news and provides constructive feedback.
• Ensures adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
• Knows location and arrangement of stock; plans layout of storage areas.
• Studies records and recommends remedial actions for non-usable, slow-moving or excess stock.
• Reviews records for accuracy and stock level adequacy.
• Communicates with customers and sales force to address service issues.
• Multi-task and prioritizes tasks throughout the day.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Shipping/receiving

Merchandise handling

Computer skills

Heavy equipment

Communication

Math

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

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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.

A Warehouse Lead for Capital Electric is responsible for a process area of the logistical operation of the branch; receiving, shipping delivery and product storage/inventory to ensure the daily flow of material in and out of the warehouse is completed with accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for delivery /receipt and/or shipping schedule
• Advises and instructs warehouse employees in all aspects of work and in the safe operation of the equipment and machinery necessary to this position
• Assign workloads to warehouse workers and maintain personnel structure and staffing levels
• Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances
• Keep all employees informed of company news and provide them with constructive feedback
• Ensures adherence to all company safety policies and procedures
• Knows location and arrangement of stock and to plan layout of stockroom, warehouse, and other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored
• Studies records and recommends remedial actions for reported non-usable, slow moving, and excess stock
• Reviews records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures, and to determine adequacy of stock levels
• Communicate with customers and sales force to address service issues
• Multi-task and continually prioritize tasks to be completed throughout the day
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 1-3 years Leadership experience
• Excellent knowledge of shipping/receiving practices, policies and techniques
• Excellent knowledge of merchandise handling and production methods
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Basic computer system skills required
• Experience with heavy equipment required
• Good and dependable mathematic, verbal, and written communication skills
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. on regular basis; up to 70 lbs. occasionally

Salary Range $24.00-$25.00 per hour

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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