Warehouse Associate Back-up Driver - Eau Claire

Sonepar USA Inc; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Job summary

Viking Electric in Eau Claire, WI, part of the Sonepar family, is hiring a Warehouse and Non-CDL Driver. The role involves local box-truck deliveries, pre-trip inspections, loading, unloading, and customer interaction with a focus on safety and reliability.

We offer a daytime schedule with occasional early morning driving, local routes returning home nightly, and comprehensive benefits. Valid Class D license and ability to lift up to 85 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver''s license - Class D or equivalent.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to lift up to 85 pounds.
• Ability to pass and maintain DOT physical with our physician network.
• Basic English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver essential electrical products from the warehouse to customers.
• Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections and load materials for the day.
• Make local deliveries and assist customers with unloading.
• Build strong relationships with customers and maintain a friendly demeanor.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Forklift operation

DOT physical

Customer service mindset

Basic English

Tools

Forklift

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 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 and Non- CDL Driver

Warehouse and Non- CDL Driver

Location: Eau Claire, WI

Job type: Full time

License: Class D License required

Vehicle Type: Box truck/cargo van

Schedule: 11am-7pm, Monday-Friday when not driving. Driving hours 4am to noon , 5-9 weeks a year.

Hourly pay: $20.00 - $25.00/hr

Distance: Local deliveries - return home each night

Learn about a day in the life of our drivers!

What You'll Do

As a 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

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:

• Valid driver's license - Class D


• 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 with our physician network.


• 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

Preferred, but not required:

• 1 year of related experience and/or training

Keywords: Box Truck, local, moffett, 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

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.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations."

Check out the Viking Electric company page on LinkedIn and follow us for updates.
Check out our YouTube Careers Playlist to see Viking Electric associates in action.
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

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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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