Service Center Warehouse Material Handler - 1st Shift

Graybar Electric Company; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Benefits

Profit Sharing

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation & Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Paid Wellness Day

Educational Reimbursement

Career Development Programs

Job summary

Graybar Electric Company is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler in Minneapolis to ensure products move efficiently through receiving, storage, picking, packing and shipping processes. The role uses a Warehouse Management System and is employee-owned, offering growth opportunities and a range of benefits.

Expect a 7:00am–4:00pm Monday–Friday schedule, with starting pay at $19.50/hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Operate forklift, pallet jacks and push carts in a warehouse setting.
• Maintain safety procedures and perform daily safety inspections.
• Pass pre-employment physical testing and meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts and push carts.
• Receive and store incoming material in accordance with warehouse management system process.
• Select, pack and palletize shipments.
• Sort and pack less-than-truckload shipments, conduct cycle counts.
• Maintain clean warehouse including following all safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack & push cart handling

Warehouse safety & procedures

Teamwork

Pre-employment physical readiness

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

More than a job - a career. As a Warehouse Material Handler, you will ensure products get where they need to be. You will receive, store, select, pack, and ship warehouse inventory. Our Zone utilizes a Warehouse Management System so technology is required to perform this job. As an employee-owned company, our employees are key to our success and are given opportunities to learn and grow into higher level positions.

Work Shift and Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm

Compensation Details: The expected pay rate for this position is starting at $19.50 per hour depending on experience.

In this role you will:

• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts and push carts
• Receive and store incoming material in accordance with warehouse management system process
• Select, pack and palletize shipments
• Sort and pack less-than-truckload shipments, conduct cycle counts
• Maintain clean warehouse including following all safety procedures and performing daily safety inspections

What you bring to the table:

• No fear of heights
• Perform physical requirements in a warehouse environment including lifting various loads, cutting wire, climbing ladders and staying on the move in various temperatures, depending on the location; must pass pre-employment physical testing
• Minimum age of 18 required
• Good attendance and work ethic
• 2+ years experience preferred
• Prior large warehouse experience using a warehouse management system preferred

The Value of Graybar:

• Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits
• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family
• Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts
• Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you
• Share in our success with Profit Sharing Plans
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match to help secure your future
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness
• Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year
• Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health
• Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community
• Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles
• Celebrate your and others' achievements with our Employee Recognition Program
• Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs
• And More Perks that support your well-being and career growth

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business. We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team. That’s what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Graybar, a Fortune 500 company, specializes in supply chain management services, and is a leading North American distributor of high quality components, equipment, and materials. We serve the construction market, the commercial, institutional, and government (CIG) market, and the industrial and utility markets. Graybar products and services support new construction, infrastructure updates, building renovation, facility maintenance, repair and operations, and original equipment manufacturing.