Warehouse Associate - Springfield, IL

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid short term and long term

401K match

Profit Sharing

Tuition reimbursement and employee dev

Annual safety shoe reimbursement

Employee discount

Access to trainings

Job summary

Echo Electric, a leading distributor of electrical products, is seeking a Warehouse Laborer in Illinois to receive, pick, pack, ship, wire cut, and assist with warehouse maintenance.

You will operate forklifts, unload/load materials, check inventory, and help customers with loading. This is a physical, fast-paced role with safety as a priority. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.
• Willing to operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and wire cutting machines.
• Ability to stand for extended periods in a warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Pick, check, pack, and ship orders ranging from small boxes to pallets.
• Load, unload, and move materials using safety equipment and loaders.
• Receive, check in and store inventory safely and accurately.
• Cut wire, rod, or strut using appropriate equipment.
• Assist customers with loading material and resolve issues.
• Sweep floors and maintain a tidy, safe warehouse; record damaged materials.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Wire cutting machine

Job description

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At Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution. Echo Electric represents over $1.2 billion in sales covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Southern South Dakota. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close-knit culture. We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset-- adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own experiences.

Our 6 legacy brands known as Echo Electric Supply, Holt, PEPCO, Richards, Shaw Supply, and Springfield Electric have become one brand moving forward with a shared culture, strategy, and vision. We are now going to the market under one bold new brand, Echo Electric.

We have a great opportunity for a motivated Warehouse Laborer to join our team! You will ensure products get where they need to be by receiving, picking, packing, shipping, wire cutting and assistance with general maintenance of the warehouse. This role is an active, physical role in a warehouse environment.

We are looking for associates who:

• Pick, check, pack, and ship orders. Orders range from a small box to pallets.
• Load, unload, and move materials and supplies using safety equipment, hand trucks, and front-end loaders/forklifts.
• Receive, check in and store inventory in a safe manner and ensuring the quality and quantity of products.
• Cut wire, rod, or strut, safely utilizing the appropriate equipment.
• Assist customers with loading material and resolve problems if needed.
• Sweep floors remove trash and otherwise maintain the warehouse in a tidy and safe condition.
• Record damaged or defective materials.

What you bring:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and safety expectations.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 lbs with or without accommodation.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse.
• Willing to operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacket, and wire cutting machine. You will also use push carts and rolling ladders.
• Ability to be on feet for extended periods and traverse the warehouse with or without accommodation.
• Basic problem-solving skills and computer skills.

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401K match
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition reimbursement and employee development.
• Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Employee Discount on products
• Access to a variety of trainings for personal development

Who we are:

We’re the world’s number one distributor of electrical products, solutions and related services. Echo Electric is owned by Sonepar, a global company with over 500 locations nationwide. Whether you grow at one of our local Opcos or at one in another region, we want you to grow with us! All associates are regularly trained and we value promoting from within when possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision

Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.