Warehouse Associate I

Eeco; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

EECO is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate/Delivery Driver in Norfolk to pick and prepare customer orders, then deliver them on time with excellent service. You will use handheld scanners, operate material handling equipment, and help maintain inventory control.

Applicants should have 2–3 years in order fulfillment or delivery, a clean driving record, ability to pass a DOT exam, and HS diploma or GED. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50–70 lbs and driving a 10-ton stake truck.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years order fulfillment and/or product delivery experience.
• DOT physical and drug screen passed are required.
• Clean driving record is required.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to lift/move/stack up to 50 lbs and occasionally 70 lbs.
• Ability to drive a 10-ton stake truck.
• RF scan gun experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accurately selecting items from warehouse inventory and preparing orders for shipment.
• Safely delivering orders to customers on time with strong customer service.
• Communicating with customers and warehouse management regarding delays.
• Safely loading and unloading from large motor vehicles.
• Operating a forklift with proper training and certification and other material handling equipment.
• Maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Order fulfilment

Delivery experience

Customer service

RF scanner

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scan gun

Forklift

Job description

Description

Who we are and why we are successful:

The Electrical Equipment Company (EECO) is not your average industrial full-line electrical distributor. We are a passionate, customer-centered service organization crazy about building a better tomorrow by serving the manufacturing plants, machine builders, and construction teams that make our communities strong.

We are committed to placing people and their ideas before products, solving problems, and helping our community realize its full potential. To achieve this, we are looking for talented people who want to make a positive difference.

Who we are looking for:

EECO is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate/Delivery Driver who is reliable and accurate in the selection and delivery of ordered equipment in support of Sales, internal team members and our customers.

The objective of this role:

The role of this position is to fill customers' orders safely and accurately; and ensure those orders are delivered on time. This will entail using modern inventory scanning devices, material handling equipment, and the safe operation of our delivery vehicle. This requires ensuring schedules are respected and inventory control processes/policies are followed. You will provide timely service and demonstrate strong customer service skills and assist in the warehousing and receipt of materials along with any and all required transactional requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately selecting items/equipment from warehouse inventory using handheld scanning device and preparing the order for shipment.
• Safely delivering the order to customers on time while providing an elevated level of customer service.
• Communication to customers and warehouse management with solution-oriented thinking in the event of unforeseen delivery delays.
• Safely loading on and off of large motor vehicle.
• Ability to safely operate forklift with proper training and certification and other material handling equipment.
• Maintaining a clean, safe work area and environment.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years old with a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2-3 years order fulfillment (customer order picking/selection) and/or product delivery experience
• Previous experience in the Electrical Industry and/or inventory management is a plus
• Ability to lift, move, stack and stock products up to 50lbs; occasionally performs same activities weighing up to 70lbs
• Ability to drive a 10-ton stake truck
• Experience operating an RF scan gun is a plus

EECO offers a competitive compensation and benefit program. We are a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.