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Distribution Warehouse Associate
Raleigh-Durham, NC
Shift: 1st (7:30AM, 9AM starts) and 3rd (9PM start) NO WEEKENDS
Summary:
A Distribution Warehouse Associate for Capital Electric is responsible for safely and accurately unloading/loading trucks, stock put away, order picking (Cherry picker, forklift), cutting wire, pulling conduit as well as some inventory control cycle taking activities.
Responsibilities:
- Be a responsible, on time and accountable teammate
- Have an open mind and be willing to share and accept feedback
- Have a customer first mindset – Accuracy/quality over efficiency
- Learn each functional process in the Distribution Center (DC) and offer feedback
- Keep the warehouse organized, clean and maintain all equipment with care
- Help other associates when needed, keep busy
- While cross trained, you will be assigned to one of: inbound put away, order picking, conduit/pipe yard, wire room, or inventory control projects
- Safely drive stand up and sit-down forklifts as well as going up to 20’ on a cherry picker
- Multi-task and continually prioritize tasks to be completed throughout the day
- Other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications:
- No experience necessary, but warehouse/equipment/RF Scanner experience is preferred
- Willingness to work overtime on as needed basis (the shift ends when the work is complete)
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. on regular basis; up to 70 lbs. occasionally
- Reliable, responsible, and a great work ethic
Compensation:
- Competitive hourly rates: up to $20 per hour for highly experienced candidates
- Generous medical/dental//vision benefits after 30 calendar days
- Earn up to 2 weeks’ vacation and 1-week sick time in your first year (prorated after January 1st hire date)
- 8 paid company holidays
- 401-K company matching and more…
We offer excellent training, career advancement opportunities, and a competitive compensation package to include vacation time, personal time, full health benefits, 401(k) and more. Capital Electric is an EEO Employer.
About Us:
CapitalTristate, Eck Supply, and select Vallen locations have merged to become Capital Electric.
Capital Electric is The Electrical Distributor of Choice in the Mid-Atlantic region and a proud member of the Sonepar family. Capital Electric delivers excellence in service, products from the finest lighting and electrical manufacturers, extensive application expertise, and customized, comprehensive solutions to our customers. Altogether, we serve customers in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia from over 70 locations and from our central distribution center and company headquarters in Upper Marlboro, MD.
Capital Electric is also part of the Sonepar family of operating companies, consisting of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States. Sonepar USA is a market leader in the B-to-B distribution of electrical, industrial & safety products and related solutions.