Material Handler - No Weekends!

Sonepar; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to join their dynamic team in Minneapolis. This role is essential for ensuring that products are accurately picked, packed, and shipped to customers, contributing to a seamless customer experience. You'll be part of a supportive and fast-paced environment, where training is provided for equipment operation. The company values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities. If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Healthcare Plans

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Savings with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the US.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects safely.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, ensuring safe handling of products.
• Count, check, and record items in the warehouse.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Handheld Scanning Device

Pallet Jack

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 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 Material Handler - Receiving

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job type: Full time

Schedule: 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday (1st shift)

Hourly pay: $19.80 - $22.00/hr

Compensation for this position includes hourly salary, 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.

What You’ll Do

As a warehouse associate, you’re key to driving a great customer experience by getting products from our warehouse to our customers. As orders come in, you help fill them accurately by finding the right products and getting them packaged and onto our trucks. You’ll work in a positive, fast-paced environment with a supportive team.

You will…

• Load and unload trucks and move boxes/material in a safe manner using a forklift, pallet jack, handcart, cherry pickers, walking riders, reach trucks, EZGo carts, or other device (no experience required - we provide training)
• Count, check and record items coming into or being shipped out of the warehouse
• Use a handheld device to scan barcodes and labels, allowing us to track appropriate inventory levels
• Assemble, package, label, stack, palletize and route material for safe delivery or storage
• Help us keep products free from damage and organized
• Follow and promote procedures that keep the warehouse safe and secure

What You Bring

Requirements:

• 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)
• Willingness to learn how to operate equipment like a forklift and handheld scanning device (we provide training)
• 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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.