Warehouse Associate I - Baton Rouge

Priority Wire & Cable Inc; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(k) Plan

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

PTO

Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident

Job summary

Priority Wire & Cable Inc in Baton Rouge is hiring a Warehouse Associate I to join our in-person team. The role offers a starting wage of $17.50 per hour plus a sign-on bonus and a Monday to Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm schedule.

You will operate cutting equipment, use RF scanners and iPads to pick and ship orders, assist with local will-call orders, and help with packing and receiving. Safety gear and PPE are provided.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail required for picking and packing orders.
• Reliable transportation to and from work is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs and stand for shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate cutting equipment to process wire and cable orders for shipping.
• Use RF scanners, iPads, and handheld devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders for shipping.
• Assist customers with local will-call orders.
• Build, wrap, sort and transport reels, pallets, and packages.
• Shipping and receiving truck deliveries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable transportation

Lift up to 80 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Warehouse Associate I - Baton Rouge
$17.50 per hour + sign-on bonus
Monday - Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm

Duties & Responsibilities:

Some of your duties may include:

• Work at a fast pace and be flexible to work overtime as needed


• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job due to its in-person work requirement.


• You must have access to reliable transportation to and from work, whether that be public transportation or a personal vehicle. This is a critical element for the role with which you are applying.


• Operating cutting equipment to process wire and cable orders for shipping


• Using technology such as RF scanners, iPads, and handheld devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders for shipping


• Assisting customers with local will-call orders


• Building, wrapping, sorting and transporting reels, pallets, and packages


• Shipping and receiving truck deliveries

You will also need to be able to:

• Lift up to 80 lbs.


• Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts


• Use sit-down forklifts, dollies, and other equipment to move product within the facility


• Detail-oriented, able to multi-task, with attention to detail

Perks and Benefits at Priority Wire and Cable:

• Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents


• Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee


• Vision Insurance


• HSA with Employer Contributions


• Life Insurance 100% paid for Employee


• Short Term Disability


• Long Term Disability


• 401(k) Plan


• Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation


• Paid Holidays AND PTO


• Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available

What is it like at a Priority Wire and Cable Warehouse?

• Safety - Your safety is important to us, so we provide all employees with proper PPE to complete the task at hand. Monthly meetings are held to review safety protocols and additional topics.


• Surroundings - You will be working around moving machines – order pickers, forklifts, and heavy reels


• Activity - Some activities may require standing and cutting wire in one place for long periods, pushing heavy reels to machines, and getting dirty while working


• Temperature - Non-climate controlled warehouse environment. On a hot day, temperatures can reach up to 90°F in some parts of the warehouse and over 90°F in the truck trailers and containers.


• Noise Level - It can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protective gear if needed.


• Dress code - Relaxed with a few rules to follow for safety. ASTM F2413 approved safety footwear is required. We offer an annual voucher up to 125.00 for safety footwear. Company shirts are provided after the first 90 days.

Requirements:

• Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.


• Previous Wire & Cable experience is a plus

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, now and in the future, without the need for employer sponsorship of a work visa (e.g., H-1B) now or in the future. If hired, you must provide proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Priority Wire & Cable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better in Accounting.

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