Warehouse Associate I

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Title: Warehouse Associate I

Location: Lynchburg, VA

Who we are and why we are successful:

The Electrical Equipment Company (EECO) is not your average industrial full-line electrical distributor. We are a passionate, customer-centered service organization crazy about building a better tomorrow by serving the manufacturing plants, machine builders, and construction teams that make our communities strong.

We are committed to placing people and their ideas before products, solving problems, and helping our community realize its full potential. To achieve this, we are looking for talented people who want to make a positive difference.

Job Overview:

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for all logistically related activities in support of product supply and delivery. Through their familiarity with our customer's organizations, product needs and overall warehousing activities, they will assist in ensuring we meet customer expectations and needs though the accurate and timely processing of our product from receipt or material until delivered.

Responsibilities:

· Accurately selecting items/equipment from warehouse inventory using handheld scanning device and preparing the order for shipment.

· Safely delivering the order to customers on time while providing an elevated level of customer service.

· Communication to customers and warehouse management with solution-oriented thinking in the event of unforeseen delivery delays.

· Safely loading on and off of large motor vehicle.

· Ability to safely operate forklift with proper training and certification and other material handling equipment.

· Maintaining a clean, safe work area and environment.

Position Requirements:

· Minimum age of 18 years old with a clean driving record

· Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen

· High School Diploma or GED equivalent

· 2-3 years order fulfillment (customer order picking/selection) and/or product delivery experience

· Previous experience in the Electrical Industry and/or inventory management is a plus

· Ability to lift, move, stack and stock products up to 50lbs; occasionally performs same activities weighing up to 70lbs

· Ability to drive a 10-ton stake truck

· Experience operating an RF scan gun is a plus

EECO offers a competitive compensation and benefit program. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.