Lead Warehouse Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Shareholder opportunity

Short- and long-term disability (emloy

Life insurance for spouse and dependen

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Capital Electric is hiring a Warehouse Lead in Maryland to oversee logistics operations, including receiving, shipping, and inventory control. You will guide warehouse staff, manage workloads, ensure safety, and optimize stock layout while coordinating with customers and sales teams.

We offer strong benefits and a path to growth within the Sonepar group. The role requires 1–3 years of leadership experience and a solid understanding of warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years leadership experience.
• Knowledge of shipping/receiving practices and methods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and 70 lbs occasionally.
• Good math, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery/receipt and shipping schedules.
• Instruct warehouse staff on safe operation of equipment.
• Assign workloads and maintain staffing levels.
• Maintain harmony and resolve grievances among workers.
• Keep staff informed of company news and provide feedback.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Plan stock layout and storage areas for efficiency and turnover.
• Review records to ensure stock levels are adequate and accurate.
• Coordinate with customers and sales to address service issues.
• Multi-task and prioritize daily tasks.

Skills

Leadership experience

Shipping/receiving practices

Merchandise handling

Math skills

Verbal & written communication

Basic computer skills

Heavy equipment experience

Lifting 50 lbs up to

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

There's a Place for You at Capital

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.

There's a Place for You at Capital

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. Within Capital 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:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• 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.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations."

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capitalelectric/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapitalElecSply/

Learn more at https://www.capitalelectricsupply.com/about

Capital Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

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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