Warehouse Associate I - Baton Rouge

PWC Brand; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with premiums paid

Dental insurance 100% paid

Vision insurance

HSA with employer contributions

Life insurance 100% paid

Short term disability

Long term disability

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Paid holidays and PTO

Cancer, critical illness, and accident

Job summary

Priority Wire & Cable in Baton Rouge is seeking a Warehouse Associate I to work in a fast-paced, in-person setting. The role runs Monday–Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm and offers $17.50 per hour plus a sign-on bonus.

You will use RF scanners and iPads to sort and ship orders, assist local will-call customers, and move reels and pallets with sit-down forklifts. The position requires lifting up to 80 lbs, reliability, and transportation.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to understand and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Previous Wire & Cable experience is a plus
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Work at a fast pace and be flexible to overtime as needed.
• Regular and reliable attendance is essential due to in-person work.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work.
• 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.
• Ship and receive truck deliveries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

RF scanners

iPads

Handheld devices

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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