Warehouse Associate

Elliott Electric Supply; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Electric Supply in Houston is seeking a warehouse associate to support daily branch operations, handling orders, receiving, storage, packing and loading for delivery. The role requires a valid driver license, a safe driving record, and certification to operate power-truck equipment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and experience in warehouse or distribution, with strong math and reading skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with warehouse or distribution experience preferred.
• Able to identify product by size, type, style, color or product code and read orders/match orders on shipping tickets to items picked.
• Must have basic math skills and reasoning.
• Certification of power-truck equipment.
• Operate inventory control equipment, e.g., bar-coding equipment and handheld devices.

Responsibilities

• Receives, stores, handles, ships and prepares products for customer delivery.
• Maintains a safe and orderly warehouse environment.
• Transit materials over designated routes and ensure safe operation of vehicles.

Skills

Product identification

Order reading & matching

Basic math

Power-truck certification

Inventory control systems

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bar-coding equipment

Handheld devices

Power-truck equipment

Job description

S upports the day to day operations of the Branch providing order and delivery services. Responsible for all aspects of warehouse functions including the receiving, storing, handling, shipping and preparing of product for customer delivery while maintaining the warehouse in a safe and orderly fashion. Support warehouse operations by transporting materials over designated routes; ensuring safe operation of vehicles.

This is a safety-sensitive position, the ability to work in a constant state of awareness and in a safe manner is imperative. Candidates offered employment must undergo a pre-employment drug test. The test screens for drugs including amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamines, opiates, oxycodone, and phencyclidines, following the cutoff levels set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Valid Driver's License in state of residence with 3 years driving history. Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record with no type A violation; or no more than (1) type B violation in past (3) years. A minimum of 1 year of driving experience within the past 36 months, operating a commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,001 lbs. or more preferred.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED with warehouse or distribution experience preferred. Able to identify product by size, type, style, color or product code. Must be able to read orders/match orders on shipping tickets to items picked. Basic math skills and reasoning skills. Certification of power-truck equipment. Operate inventory control equipment, i.e., bar-coding equipment, handheld devices.

Physical Requirements:

Able to move/lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted. Able to withstand extreme temperatures in a typical warehouse environment Position spends a large amount of time standing, walking, lifting, pulling and pushing. Position may require climbing of ladders for top-level selection Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds.