Warehouse Associate

Sonepar; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonepar's Echo Electric in Cedar Rapids is seeking a motivated Warehouse Associate to join their team. This role involves receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and maintaining the warehouse's safety and cleanliness. Candidates should be capable of handling physical loads and operating warehouse equipment.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and more. Join a leading team in electrical distribution and grow with us!

Qualifications

• Willing to operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Ability to continuously lift materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to traverse the warehouse for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Pick, check, pack, and ship orders.
• Load, unload, and move materials using safety equipment.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Basic computer skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Wire cutting machine

Pallet jack

Job description

About Echo Electric

Your career grows here.

At Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution. Echo Electric represents over $1.2 billion in sales covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Southern South Dakota. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close-knit culture. We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset—adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own experiences.

Our 6 legacy brands known as Echo Electric Supply, Holt, PEPCO, Richards, Shaw Supply, and Springfield Electric have become one brand moving forward with a shared culture, strategy, and vision. We are now going to the market under one bold new brand, Echo Electric.

Warehouse Associate Position

We have a great opportunity for a motivated Warehouse Associate to join our team! You will ensure products get where they need to be by receiving, picking, packing, shipping, wire cutting and assistance with general maintenance of the warehouse.

Shift: Monday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

We are looking for associates who:

• Pick, check, pack, and ship orders. Orders range from a small box to pallets.
• Load, unload, and move materials and supplies using safety equipment, hand trucks, and front‑end loaders/forklifts.
• Receive, check in and store inventory in a safe manner and ensuring the quality and quantity of products.
• Cut wire, rod, or strut, safely utilizing the appropriate equipment.
• Sweep floors, remove trash and otherwise maintain the warehouse in a tidy and safe condition.
• Record damaged or defective materials.

What you bring:

• Willing to operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacket, and wire cutting machine. You will also use push carts and rolling ladders.
• Ability to continuously lift materials up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods and traverse the warehouse with or without accommodation.
• Basic problem‑solving skills and computer skills.

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short‑term and long‑term disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) match.
• Profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee development.
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement.
• Employee discount on products.
• Access to a variety of trainings for personal development.

Who we are:

We’re the world’s number one distributor of electrical products, solutions and related services. Echo Electric is owned by Sonepar, a global company with over 500 locations nationwide. Whether you grow at one of our local Opcos or at one in another region, we want you to grow with us! All associates are regularly trained and we value promoting from within when possible.

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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.

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