Warehouse Associate Backup Driver - Eau Claire

Sonepar Group; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Tuition Reimbursement

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Viking Electric in Eau Claire, WI is seeking a Warehouse and Non-CDL Driver to join our Midwest-based team. This full-time role combines local delivery duties with warehouse tasks, operating a box truck or cargo van, and requires a Class D license.

Shifts run 11am-7pm (driving hours morning). You'll perform pre-trip inspections, load/unload, and deliver to contractors, helping ensure accurate orders and safe handling of materials such as wire and pipe.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license - Class D.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to climb into and drive delivery vehicles.
• Ability to lift packages up to 85 pounds.
• Ability to pass DOT physical with our network.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Basic English communication skills.
• Willingness to learn equipment (training provided).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle inspections at start/end of route and ensure safety.
• Deliver products to customers with care and unload as needed.
• Build relationships with customers through reliable service.
• Load and unload trucks, assist with warehouse tasks as needed.
• Operate forklift/pallet jack or related equipment after training.
• Maintain inventory accuracy via scanning/barcode system.

Skills

Driver's license Class D

21+ years old

Lift up to 85 lbs

DOT medical

Basic math

Basic English

Equipment training

US work authorization

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

Location: Eau Claire, WI, US, 54703

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

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:

• 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.

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