Warehouse Associate/Branch Driver I

REXEL; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Rexel USA in Mount Vernon, WA is seeking a Warehouse Associate/Branch Driver I to join the Platt team. This role blends warehouse duties with delivery responsibilities, including loading, unloading, stocking, and preparing orders for shipment.

You will operate forklifts and delivery vehicles, follow safety rules including DOT regulations, and contribute to accurate inventory and efficient customer service.

Qualifications

• Must follow Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Experience with warehouse stocking and inventory control.
• Ability to operate forklifts and light delivery vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a culture focused on employee safety and a safe work environment.
• Follow SOPs, Environmental Health and Safety Rules, and address safety concerns.
• Receive material, verify quantity and description against packing lists.
• Maintain organized stocking and report damaged freight.
• Prepare branch orders and ensure correct product is shipped.
• Process shipment paperwork and ensure proper labeling and signing.
• Operate machinery including forklift, reach truck, and wire cutting machine when required.
• Load common carrier and company vehicles.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Conduct inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Operate delivery vehicles to customers and suppliers.
• Inspect company vehicle and complete daily inspection report.
• Keep vehicle clean and serviced; report repairs needed.
• Adhere to DOT and local driving laws.
• Load/unload materials for orders and verify accuracy and condition.
• May assist in preparing orders for delivery.
• Ensure delivery documentation is completed and signed by the customer.

Tools

Forklift operation

Reach truck

Wire cutting machine

Job description

• Experience Level (for career site): Early Professional
• Contract Type: US – Full Time
• Job Family: Supply Chain & Warehousing

Company Description

Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, wireless communication and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, Talley and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.

Job Description

We are looking for a Warehouse Associate/Branch Driver I to join our Platt team in Mount Vernon, WA!

Summary:
The Warehouse Associate/Truck Driver I is responsible for efficiently and accurately filling customer orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security, accuracy, and productivity. Responsible for all warehouse transactions, as well as the upkeep and maintenance of the branch warehouse environment and equipment. This role also has an essential driving component and may be assigned to operate a delivery vehicle for up to 50% of its time delivering products to/from customers, company branch/warehouse locations, and company suppliers in a delivery van or box truck (No CDL required). Responsible for ensuring that deliveries are prepared to meet customer requirements in the most efficient manner and materials are correct and free of damage.
What You'll Do:

• Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures, Environmental Health and Safety Rules, and immediately address safety concerns
• Receive material coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other warehouses and verify the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list
• Keep incoming orders stocked on shelves orderly and in designated area and report freight damage claims
• Prepare branch orders from the warehouse and ensure that the correct number and type of product is being shipped
• Process paperwork regarding shipments including but not limited to verifying that the merchandise to be shipped is correct, applying the correct postage tape and label, following customer shipping instructions, and insuring the shipment when necessary
• Operate machinery including forklift, reach truck, and wire cutting machine when required
• Load common carrier and company vehicles
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on equipment
• Perform inventory counts and reconcile any discrepancies
• Operate delivery vehicles to make deliveries to and from customers, company branch/warehouse locations, and company suppliers
• Inspect company vehicle for visual and operating defects; responsible for completing a daily inspection report
• Keep company vehicle clean, serviced, and maintained; alert supervisor of repair and/or service needed
• Must follow Department of Transportation (DOT), local and state driving laws and regulations
• Load or unload vehicle and ensure all material for each order is correct (quantity and type of material) and that material is free of damage before departure
• May assist in preparing orders for delivery
• Ensure all appropriate documentation is thoroughly completed at the time of delivery, including delivery receipt is signed by the customer, packing list and branch/warehouse manifest
• Pick up material returns from customers; responsible for inspecting the condition of the material and verify quantities and catalog numbers
• Pick up material from company suppliers
• Participate in the training of entry level Truck Drivers and provide mentorship and coaching
• May be required to perform other job functions within a branch when required including but not limited to counter sales and customer support
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Duties Disclaimer:
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge