Warehouse Associate Back-up Driver 2nd Shift - Milwaukee

Viking Electric; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Viking Electric in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Warehouse Associate Backup Driver for 2nd shift. You will perform local box-truck deliveries, inspect vehicles, load items, and build relationships with customers.

The role requires a valid license, ability to lift up to 85 pounds, and DOT physical compliance. You’ll use forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment to load and unload; you’ll maintain safety and courtesy while meeting daily delivery goals, with a 1:30pm start time, Monday through

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to climb into and drive delivery vehicles.
• Ability to lift packages up to 85 pounds.
• Must pass and maintain DOT physical.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic English communication skills.
• Willingness to learn to operate warehouse equipment (training provided).
• 1 year of related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle inspections at the start and end of your route.
• Transport and deliver products to customers with care.
• Unload items during deliveries.
• Maintain a friendly and courteous demeanor with customers.
• Operate material handling equipment.
• Pack and ship customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Other warehouse duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

21+ years old

Climb into delivery vehicles

Lift up to 85 pounds

DOT physical

Basic math

Basic English

Learn to operate equipment

1 year related experience

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Cherry pickers

Walkie riders

Reach trucks

Dollies

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 Backup Non-CDL Delivery Driver 2nd shift

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Job type: Full time

License: Regular license required

Vehicle Type: Box truck/straight truck

Schedule: 1:30pm start time Monday-Friday

Hourly pay: $21.00 - $26.00/hr (Pay for experience) plus $1.50/hr 2nd shift differential

Distance: Local deliveries - return home each night

Learn about a day in the life of our drivers!

What You’ll Do

As a Warehouse Associate Backup Driver, you play a vital role in delivering essential electrical products from our warehouse to our valued customers. Each day begins with a thorough pre-trip inspection of your delivery vehicle, followed by loading materials and packages to prepare for the day ahead. You will make local deliveries, contacting customers upon arrival and assisting them with unloading. As the face of our company, you’ll build strong relationships with customers who rely on your service and support.

You will…

• Conduct vehicle inspections at the start and end of your route
• Transport and deliver products to customers with care
• Unload items such as wire, pipe, conduit, and boxes during deliveries
• Adhere to all safety procedures and regulations
• Maintain a friendly and courteous demeanor with customers
• Fill orders and issues materials and supplies per requests.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, cherry pickers, walking riders, reach trucks, EZGo carts, hand trucks or dollies.
• Pack and ship customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Other warehouse duties as assigned.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Valid driver’s license
• Be at least 21 years old
• Ability to climb into and drive delivery vehicles
• Ability to lift packages that could weigh up to 85 pounds
• Ability to pass and maintain Department of Transportation (DOT) physical
• Basic math skills (add and subtract numbers)
• Basic English communication skills
• Willingness to learn how to operate equipment (we provide training)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future
• 1 year of related experience and/or training

Keywords: Box Truck, local, in town, in-town, delivery, route, route sales, courier, customer service, route driver, delivery route, local delivery, route sales, delivery sales, motor transport operator

What We Offer You

• 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

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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.

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