Wire Room Specialist — Precision Packing & Inventory

Shepherd Electric Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Paid vacation and personal time

401(k) with employer match

Competitive hourly pay with growth

Prescription drug coverage

Job summary

Shepherd Electric Supply in Richmond, VA is hiring a Warehouse Associate for the Wire Room. You will cut, pull, inspect, and pack wire orders, operate Wemco or Reel-o-matic machines, and verify details before release to prevent errors.

You’ll also assist with inbound receiving, inventory control, and safe, organized work areas. This role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years warehousing preferred, and experience with wire-cutting is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of warehousing experience preferred (attitude and reliability matter more).
• Prior experience in wire cutting highly preferred.
• Familiarity with Wemco or Reel-o-matic wire machines advantageous.
• Forklift certification a plus.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push up to 100 lbs. using proper technique.
• Dependable attendance and a team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Cut, pull, inspect, and pack wire and cable orders accurately so nothing gets reworked or returned.
• Operate Wemco or Reel-o-matic wire machines correctly and safely.
• Pull and load conduit wire with care to prevent damage.
• Verify order details before release — catch errors here, not at the customer site.
• Support inbound receiving and ensure product is processed accurately.
• Maintain proper inventory management and stock rotation.
• Process merchandise returns correctly and promptly.
• Follow all safety guidelines and proper lifting techniques — no exceptions.
• Flag issues early — accuracy problems, safety concerns, supply shortages.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependable attendance

Team-oriented mindset

Steady under pressure

Willing to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wemco or Reel-o-matic wire machines

Forklift certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Shepherd Electric Supply in Richmond, VA is hiring a Warehouse Associate for the Wire Room. You will cut, pull, inspect, and pack wire orders, operate Wemco or Reel-o-matic machines, and verify details before release to prevent errors.

You’ll also assist with inbound receiving, inventory control, and safe, organized work areas. This role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years warehousing preferred, and experience with wire-cutting is a plus.