Warehouse Associate Backup CDL Driver

Sonepar; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings

Professional and personal development

Tuition Reimbursement

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Viking Electric (part of the Sonepar family) is hiring a Warehouse Associate Backup Delivery Driver in Milwaukee. You will perform local box-truck deliveries, start early at 4:00am, load/unload, and build relationships with customers while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Requirements include a valid driver’s license, 21+ years old, ability to lift 85 lb, and DOT physical. Training provided for equipment operation and a strong safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and US work authorization required.
• Must be 21+ and able to pass a DOT physical.
• Able to lift up to 85 pounds and perform basic math.
• Willing to learn to operate material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle inspections at start and end of route.
• Deliver products locally and assist customers unloading.
• Maintain safe, courteous service and pack/ship orders as needed.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment per training.
• Follow safety procedures and keep work area clean.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

21+ years old

Climb into vehicle

Lift up to 85 lbs

DOT physical

Basic math

Basic English

Operate equipment training

Authorized to work in US

1 year related experience

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Cherry pickers

Reach trucks

Dollies

EZGo carts

Job description

Warehouse Associate Backup Delivery Driver

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Job type: Full time

License: Class B CDL license

Vehicle Type: Box truck/straight truck

Schedule: 4:00am start time Monday-Friday

Hourly pay: $25.00/hr - $30.00/hr

Distance: Local deliveries - return home each night

Learn about a day in the life of our drivers!

What You’ll Do

As a 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.

• - 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.

What You Bring

Requirements:

• - 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

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.”

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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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