Warehouse Associate - Shipping Dept.

Shepherd Electric Supply; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Electric Supply is seeking a Warehouse Associate to receive, store, pick, pack, and distribute inventory in our Richmond, VA facility. The role requires physical work, occasional loading/unloading, and operating light warehouse equipment while following safety procedures.

The position may include local delivery duties using a light vehicle to ensure timely order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and move inventory as required.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment per manufacturer instructions.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and perform daily safety inspections.
• Unload deliveries, identify material, and note discrepancies.
• Store products in correct locations; light equipment may be used.
• Pack customer orders to meet standard specifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, select, pack, and distribute warehouse inventory.
• Perform physical duties to move inventory within the warehouse.
• Operate and maneuver warehouse equipment according to instructions.
• Unload deliveries and verify materials, noting discrepancies.
• May perform delivery duties using a light van to fulfill customer orders.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title:

(S) Warehouse Associate

Overview:

• Receive, store, select, pack, and distribute warehouse inventory.

Typical Functions:

• Perform any and all physical requirements necessary to lift and move inventory around the warehouse.
• Operate and maneuver warehouse equipment and any material(s) contained thereon in the manner consistent with the intended purpose of the equipment and the manufacturers’ instructions.
• Maintain the warehouse in an orderly and clean state; follow all Company safety procedures; perform daily safety inspections.
• Unload delivery vehicles, accurately identifying material, breaking down material, and noting discrepancies.
• Accurately store product to the proper location following the outlined process; the use of light equipment may be required.
• Select and pack customer orders following the outlined process; ensure conformance to customer standards and expectations.
• May perform Delivery Driver duties as needed; operate a light van or delivery vehicle to deliver customer orders; ensure that customers orders are delivered to meet customer expectations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals occupying this position of employment. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skill required of all individuals assigned to this job title. Management reserves the right to modify all or part of this job description at its discretion in order to meet location requirements, staffing levels, and/or any other needs of the business. All of the essential functions of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or equivalent state law, may not have been described. All requests for reasonable accommodation(s) will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Why should you join Shepherd Electrical Supply?

At Shepherd Electric Supply, excellence in service, pricing, and products has been our mission since 1892. As the oldest wholesale electrical distributor in the Baltimore/Washington area, we take pride in our exceptional customer service and extensive inventory.

We have a rich history of partnering with industry leaders like Siemens and Eaton, and our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry. Join our team and be a part of our legacy!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled