Lead Warehouse Associate Shipping - Milwaukee

Sonepar USA Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 33,062,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Viking Electric in Milwaukee, WI is hiring a Warehouse Lead to oversee daily shipping and warehousing activities in a fast-paced distribution center. The role emphasizes accurate order picking, loading, unloading, and inventory control while ensuring safety and efficiency.

You will guide associates and coordinate transfers to meet schedules. The position requires at least two years of warehouse work, a High School diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years warehouse experience including order picking, receiving, and shipping.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and safe operation of forklifts and other equipment.
• Strong communication and ability to work with lead positions.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, up to 75 lbs with assistance.
• Able to stand and walk most of the shift.

Responsibilities

• Direct and perform a variety of warehousing duties such as loading, unloading, checking, stocking, order picking and shipping of material.
• Monitor and verify the accuracy of incoming and outbound shipments by checking items and quantities against documents.
• Ensure customer orders and branch transfers are filled, packaged, loaded, and delivered on schedule.
• Monitor merchandise placement for proper location and slotting.
• Monitor equipment maintenance and housekeeping.
• Support safe and secure warehouse procedures and training of associates.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Safe forklift operation

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Stamina and strength

Mathematical basics

Adaptability to temp control

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts & equipment operation

Job description

There's a Place for You at Viking Electric.

A career at Viking 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. Viking Electric https://www.vikingelectric.com/about 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 throughout the Midwest 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. At Viking 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.

Warehouse Lead - Shipping

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Job type: Full Time

Schedule: 5:00am start time Monday-Friday

Hourly pay: $23.00/hr - $28.00/hr

**Compensation for this position includes hourly pay, short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role.

Check out a video about the position on YouTube!

What You'll Do

As a warehouse lead associate, you're key to directing the day-to-day warehouse activities in the distribution center including picking, packing, and loading of customer orders and transfers. You'll work in a positive, fast-paced environment with a supportive team.

You will...

• Direct and perform a variety of warehousing duties such as loading, unloading, checking, stocking, order picking and shipping of material.
• Monitor and verify the accuracy of incoming and outbound shipments by checking items and quantities against picking documents or packing slip documents.
• Ensure that all customer orders and branch transfers are filled, packaged, loaded, and delivered correctly and on schedule.
• Monitor placement of merchandise into stock for correct location, proper slotted location of new product.
• Monitor equipment maintenance and housekeeping.
• Shares information concerning best practices, procedures, and policies to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Monitor to ensure security procedures are being followed.
• Assist in training and development of associates, Monitor attendance, hours and job performance.
• Follow and promote procedures that keep the warehouse safe and secure

What You Bring

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years warehouse experience including order picking, receiving, and shipping.
• High School diploma or GED
• Through knowledge of warehouse operations, well versed in the safe operations of forklifts and other equipment, and good communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with other Lead positions.
• Be at least 18 years old
• Ability to lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly, or up to 75 lbs. with the assistance of supportive equipment or team members
• Ability to stand and walk for much of your shift
• Basic math skills (add and subtract numbers)
• Ability to work in various temperatures within our warehouse
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future

Keywords: warehouse, shipping, receiving, forklift, pallet jack, inventory, distribution, flexible, overtime, overtime, package handler, operations, logistics, pick, pack, selector, select, motor transport operator

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
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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."

Check out the Viking Electric company page on LinkedIn and follow us for updates.

Check out our YouTube Careers Playlist to see Viking Electric associates in action.

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

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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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