Zone Heavy Warehouse Material Handler - Wire Cutting

Graybar Electric Company, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Career development programs

Job summary

Graybar Electric Company is hiring for a Heavy Warehouse Material Handler in Texas. The role involves receiving, storing, selecting, packing, and shipping inventory, with work guided by a Warehouse Management System (WMS). The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, and the compensation is $22.00 per hour with a $2.00 differential.

Steel-toed boots are required. The position emphasizes safety, physical stamina, and accurate handling of materials, including cutting and packing wires and cables,

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical requirements including lifting up to 70 pounds.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment per safety instructions.
• Able to work in a warehouse environment and adapt to weather conditions.
• Must wear steel-toe boots per policy.

Responsibilities

• Lift and move inventory in the warehouse.
• Operate warehouse equipment and machinery per manufacturer instructions.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and perform daily safety inspections.
• Cut wire and cable with machines and prepare products for shipment.
• Fill orders and prepare UPS and non-UPS shipments using WMS processes.
• Receive, store, and issue stock following WMS procedures.
• Consolidate inventory and perform cycle counts as required.

Skills

Physical strength

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Make a difference. As a Heavy Warehouse Material Handler, you will ensure products get where they need to be. You will receive, store, select, pack, and ship warehouse inventory. Our Service Center utilizes a Warehouse Management System so technology is required to perform this job. As an employee-owned company, our employees are key to our success and are given opportunities to learn and grow into higher level positions.

Purpose

Cut wire, operate large machinery, work outside in the pipe department, or perform other physically demanding work daily, on a regular and continual basis. Receive, store, select, pack, and ship warehouse inventory utilizing Warehouse Management System (WMS) procedures.

Work Shift and Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Compensation Details

The expected pay rate for this position is $22.00 per hour ($20.00 per hour + $2.00 per hour differential).

Additional Information

Steel toed boots required.

Responsibilities

• Perform any and all physical requirements necessary to lift and move inventory around the warehouse.
• Operate and maneuver warehouse equipment, large machinery, 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.
• Cut wire and cable with the use of machines; ensure accuracy of the cuts.
• Load, measure, cut, spool, and bundle wires and cables appropriately for the job orders.
• Fill product orders according to the type, length, and size requested by customer.
• Receive incoming material in accordance with WMS processes, accurately identify and break down the material, note discrepancies, and make the product ready for storage.
• Store product in accordance with WMS processes.
• Accurately select, check, and pack UPS orders following designated WMS processes for packing, weighing, manifesting, palletizing, and loading.
• Select and process non-UPS orders through WMS, and pack to make ready to withstand transport; safely meet carrier pickup schedules.
• Select, pack, and palletize replenishment shipments, following WMS procedures for handling and marking pallets.
• Handle stock tickets, and pack cross-dock shipments in accordance with established WMS procedures.
• Sort and pack Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipments in accordance with established WMS procedures.
• Conduct cycle counts and bin location verifications; consolidate inventory as needed; follow established WMS procedures for handling stock discrepancies.

Experience, Educational, and Physical Requirements

Ability to perform the physical requirements necessary to receive, pick, pack, ship, and move materials throughout the warehouse and pipe department, including, but not limited to, standing, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, climbing ladders, cutting wire, and lifting materials weighing up to 70 pounds. Ability to operate and maneuver warehouse equipment, including, but not limited to, pallet jacks, forklifts, and push carts, and other large machinery, in the manner necessary to move materials and consistent with manufacturers’ instructions and safety instructions. Ability to work in a warehouse environment, including the ability to perform physical requirements, adapt to seasonal changes, significant temperature variations, and inclement weather conditions. Ability to abide by safety instruction and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or its equivalent is required.

The Value of Graybar

At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan!

• Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.
• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.
• Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you.
• Share in our success with Profit Sharing Plans.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match to help secure your future.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness.
• Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year.
• Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.
• Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community.
• Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.
• Celebrate your and others' achievements with our Employee Recognition Program.
• Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.
• And More Perks that support your well-being and career growth.

Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business. We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team. That’s what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Graybar, a Fortune 500 company, specializes in supply chain management services, and is a leading North American distributor of high quality components, equipment, and materials.

We serve the construction market, the commercial, institutional, and government (CIG) market, and the industrial and utility markets.

Graybar products and services support new construction, infrastructure updates, building renovation, facility maintenance, repair and operations, and original equipment manufacturing.