Warehouse Associate

Rexel is a global leader specializing in the multi-channel distribution of electrical products and services for the energy world. Our mission is to offer our customers innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the comfort, security and energy performance of installations, infrastructure and buildings.

We Deliver The Best Customer Experience

We Join Forces For Success

We Encourage Innovation

We Engage People To Develop Their Talents

We Trust Each Other

We Enjoy Making A Difference

****We are seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our Gexpro team in Naperville, IL!****

**Essential Responsibilities**

* Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment. Assume responsibility for immediately addressing safety concerns.

* Receives material coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other warehouses accurately and promptly.

* Verifies the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list.

* Prepares a receiving report if none is available.

* Assembles and fills orders to be shipped to customers or other divisions.

* Loads common carrier and company vehicles.

* Assembles customer orders to be shipped via UPS.

* Processes paperwork regarding UPS shipments including: verifying that the merchandise to be shipped is correct, applying the correct UPS postage tape, following customer shipping instructions and insuring the shipment when necessary.

* Gathers assembled orders that are in carts and verifies their quantities and descriptions. Counts and writes total quantity of merchandise being shipped on the invoice.

* Packs each order into a container and arranges the container onto a shelf according to truck route.

* Stocks incoming orders onto shelves.

* Measures, cuts, and spools wire materials.

* Verifies quantities and items being shipped against the invoice.

* Substitutes for other warehouse personnel when needed.

* Makes deliveries as needed.

* Other duties as assigned.

**Skills, Knowledge, and Education Required**

* Must be able to read, write, and interpret English.

* General knowledge of electrical products.

* Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers to aid in satisfying customer requirements.

* Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations in order to accurately complete job tasks.

* Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements.

* Able to meet deadlines.

* Excellent attendance record required.

* Able to work overtime as needed.

**Language Ability:**

Ability to write and read routine reports or job orders. Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees within the organization.

**Math Ability:**

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations required to accurately complete assigned tasks.

**Reasoning Ability:**

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form. Ability to organize and prioritize job projects and requirements.

**Attendance Demands:**

The attendance demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Attendance is required Monday through Friday within normal business hours. Employee may be required to work overtime, and occasional Saturdays and Sundays.

**Computer Skills:**

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, inventory software, internet software and order processing systems.

**Physical Demands:**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In this position the employee is required to speak, read and hear English.

* Walk on concrete or other hard floor surface: 6-8 hours

* Standing continuously: up to 3 hours

* Pull heavy items in warehouse or yard: 6-8 hours

* Load and unload trucks from ground level or platform: 3-6 hours

* Lift minimum weight unassisted of up to 50 lbs: 3-6 hours

* Lift minimum weight unassisted of 75lbs: up to 3 hours

* Operate transportation equipment: 3-6 hours

* Repetitive use of hands/manual dexterity: 6-8 hours

* Work continuously for 8 hours per day, 5 days a week (with legally required breaks) : 6-8 hours

* Sitting for continuous periods: up to 3 hours

* Repetitively climbing: 3-6 hours

* Continuous repetitive kneeling: 3-6 hours

* Reaching overhead: up to 3 hours; shoulder: 6-8 hours; below shoulder: up to 3 hours

* Twisting: 6-8 hours

* Bending: 6-8 hours

* Heaviest item required to carry: Electrical Panels & Wire Spools

* Manual use equipment: Wire measuring equipment

* Transport equipment: Sit down forklift, Upright forklift, Pallet Jack & Commercial Truck Driving

**Work Environment:**

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures. This position constantly requires expose to extreme weather conditions in a warehouse environment at company branches. This is a high stress and fast paced environment.

**DISCLAIMER:** The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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

* 8 paid company holidays plus 3 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!

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** Warehouse Associate**

122721 Naperville Gexpro Supply Chain Warehouse/Drivers

Rexel USA is a VEVRAA federal contractor and an EEO/AA employer. (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with a Disability) We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, treated with dignity and respect, and empowered to do their best work. If you encounter difficulty using our online application system due to disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation, email [email protected] or call (888) ###-####

**Nearest Major Market:** Naperville

**Nearest Secondary Market:** Chicago