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Warehouse Associate

We are looking for a warehouse associate to join our Platt team in Jerome, ID! Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, and related supplies in the United States.

Summary: Employee's level and pay will be dependent on their level of experience, knowledge, and capabilities. The warehouse associate - combined is responsible for efficiently and accurately filling customer orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security, accuracy, and productivity. Responsible for all warehouse transactions, as well as the upkeep and maintenance of the branch warehouse environment and equipment.

What you'll do:

• Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment
• Follow established standard operating procedures, environmental health and safety rules, and immediately address safety concerns
• Receive material coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other warehouses and verify the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list
• Keep incoming orders stocked on shelves orderly and in designated area and report freight damage claims
• Prepare branch orders from the warehouse and ensure that the correct number and type of product is being shipped
• Process paperwork regarding shipments including but not limited to verifying that the merchandise to be shipped is correct, applying the correct postage tape and label, following customer shipping instructions, and insuring the shipment when necessary
• Operate machinery including forklift, reach truck, and wire cutting machine when required
• Load common carrier and company vehicles
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on equipment
• Perform inventory counts and reconcile any discrepancies
• Make deliveries to branches/customers as needed
• Assist with other warehouse or branch duties as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job duties disclaimer: The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Qualifications: What you'll need:

• No experience required
• Prior warehouse experience a plus
• Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment preferred
• If required to make deliveries:
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must pass a pre-employment and annual review of the motor vehicle record
• Must obtain verification of non-expired medical certificate as required by law within 60 days of hire
• Must not have had a suspended driver's license for a traffic accident/violation within the past 3 years
• Must not have any at fault accidents in the past 3 years
• High school or GED - preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities:
• General knowledge of electrical products a plus
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers
• Ability to handle basic issues and problems
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations to accurately complete job tasks
• Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Basic computer knowledge

Physical demands:

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - occasionally up to 20%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - constantly at least 51%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - constantly at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - constantly at least 51%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - constantly at least 51%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - constantly at least 51%

Weight and force demands:

• Up to 10 pounds - constantly at least 51%
• Up to 25 pounds - constantly at least 51%
• Up to 50 pounds - constantly at least 51%

Working environment:

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - occasionally up to 20%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - constantly at least 51%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - constantly at least 51%
• Travels to offsite locations - frequently 21% to 50%

Rexel USA (a VEVRAA federal contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/disabled/veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & wellness programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• HSA accounts
• Commuter transit benefits
• Additional optional insurance such as pet insurance, legal assistance, critical illness, home and auto insurance to name a few
• Employee discount programs
• Professional training & development programs
• Career advancement opportunities we like to promote from within

Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.