Warehouse Associate - Backup Driver

Sonepar; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Disability insurance (short & long)

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Earned wage access

Job summary

Summit Electric Supply in Abilene, TX is seeking a Warehouse (Backup Driver) entry-level associate to support receiving, picking, and delivery preparation, and to back up drivers as needed.

You will learn product knowledge, safety practices, and warehouse procedures while moving materials, maintaining neat spaces, and using an iPad to review orders and signatures. We offer PTO, parental leave, 401(k) with match, development programs, and growth opportunities within Sonepar.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Time management and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Pull customer tickets to fulfill orders.
• Prepare orders for shipment to customers.
• Receive and stock products daily to replenish inventory.
• Understand products and their capabilities and warranties.
• Assist sales associates in fulfilling customer orders.
• Keep warehouse and outside areas neat and clean at all times.
• Maintain safe practices and uphold Summit’s safety standards.
• Provide backup for drivers and safely deliver products to customer locations.
• Maintain a clean vehicle, driver logs and vehicle inspection reports.
• Use iPad to review orders and collect signatures.
• Load and unload Summit trucks.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Valid Driver’s License

Excellent driving record

Age 21+

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPad experience

Job description

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There’s a Place for You at Summit Electric Supply.

A career at Summit Electric Supply 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. Summit Electric Supply 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 Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana 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. Within Summit Electric Supply 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.

Title: Warehouse (Backup Driver)

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor or other Manager

Customers served: External – All Summit customers; Internal – Any member of the Summit team

Role Summary

Summit’s warehouse associates play a pivotal role in fulfilling our customers’ needs for materials and services by receiving in new material from our vendors, picking customer’s orders for will call or delivery, participating in cycle counting and other inventory management practices, and provide backup for drivers as necessary. This role is Summit’s entry level branch position and an excellent role to be introduced to the business and learn skills, product knowledge, and industry best practices that prepare the associate for future opportunities at Summit.

Principle Accountabilities

• Pull customer tickets to fulfill orders.
• Prepare orders for shipment to customers.
• Receive and stock products on a daily basis to replenish inventory.
• Understand products and their capabilities and warranties.
• Assist sales associates in fulfilling customer orders when necessary.
• Ensure warehouse and respective outside areas are neat and clean at all times.
• Maintaining safe practices and proactively upholds Summit’s commitment to a safe workplace.
• Provide backup for drivers as necessary and safely deliver products to customer locations.
• Maintain a clean vehicle, driver logs and vehicle inspection reports
• Ability to use iPad to review orders and collect signatures
• Load and unload Summit trucks

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent driving record
• At least 21 years of age
• Valid Driver’s License
• Time management – strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
• Flexibility – ability to effectively adapt to change

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Previous warehouse or driver experience
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
• Aptitude for learning
• iPad or tablet experience

Physical Challenges

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment
• Ability to operate commercial vehicles

Pre-employment assessments, drug, and background screens are administered.

DOT medical exam is required for all drivers.

Professional appearance required.

FLSA Status: non-exempt

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• 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 Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Summit Electric Supply offers tuition reimbursement, and earned wage access.

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

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.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email [e-mail].