Warehouse (Backup Driver)

Summit Electric Supply; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Disability (short & long-term)

Life insurance for spouse and depend -

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Earned wage access

Job summary

Summit Electric Supply is hiring a Warehouse (Backup Driver) to support order fulfillment, inventory control, and occasional driver duties. You will receive in goods, pick and prepare orders for will call or delivery, and assist customers and sales teams.

A strong safety record and reliable transportation are essential, with the potential for growth within Summit and the Sonepar family. The role requires a high school diploma, valid driver's license, 21+ years old, and the ability to operate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent driving record required.
• 21+ years old.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong time management and ability to juggle priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to change.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Pull customer tickets to fulfill orders.
• Prepare orders for shipment to customers.
• Receive and stock products daily to replenish inventory.
• Understand products, capabilities and warranties.
• Assist sales associates in fulfilling orders when needed.
• Keep warehouse and outside areas neat and clean.
• Uphold a safe workplace and practices.
• Provide backup for drivers and deliver to customer locations.
• Maintain vehicle, logs and inspections.
• Use iPad to review orders and collect signatures.
• Load and unload Summit trucks.

Skills

Driving

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPad/tablet experience

Job description

There’s a Place for You at Summit Electric Supply.

A career at Summit Electric Supply is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Summit Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory, or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within Summit Electric Supply we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Title: Warehouse (Backup Driver)

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor or other Manager

Customers served: External – All Summit customers; Internal – Any member of the Summit team

Role Summary

Summit’s warehouse associates play a pivotal role in fulfilling our customers’ needs for materials and services by receiving in new material from our vendors, picking customer’s orders for will call or delivery, participating in cycle counting and other inventory management practices, and provide backup for drivers as necessary. This role is Summit’s entry level branch position and an excellent role to be introduced to the business and learn skills, product knowledge, and industry best practices that prepare the associate for future opportunities at Summit.

Principle Accountabilities

• Pull customer tickets to fulfill orders.
• Prepare orders for shipment to customers.
• Receive and stock products on a daily basis to replenish inventory.
• Understand products and their capabilities and warranties.
• Assist sales associates in fulfilling customer orders when necessary.
• Ensure warehouse and respective outside areas are neat and clean at all times.
• Maintaining safe practices and proactively upholds Summit’s commitment to a safe workplace.
• Provide backup for drivers as necessary and safely deliver products to customer locations.
• Maintain a clean vehicle, driver logs and vehicle inspection reports
• Ability to use iPad to review orders and collect signatures
• Load and unload Summit trucks

Essential Qualifications And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent driving record
• At least 21 years of age
• Valid Driver’s License
• Time management – strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
• Flexibility – ability to effectively adapt to change
• Strong customer service orientation

Beneficial Skills And Experience

• Previous warehouse or driver experience
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
• Aptitude for learning
• iPad or tablet experience

Physical Challenges

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment
• Ability to operate commercial vehicles

Pre-employment assessments, drug, and background screens are administered.

DOT medical exam is required for all drivers.

Professional appearance required.

FLSA Status: non-exempt

What We Offer You

We Offer Great Family-friendly Benefits To Full-time Associates

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Summit Electric Supply offers tuition reimbursement, and earned wage access.

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.” https://www.facebook.com/SummitElectricSupply/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/summit-electric-supply/

https://www.youtube.com/user/SummitElectricSupply

Learn more at https://summit.com/about-us

Summit Electric Supply is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

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.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email [e-mail].