Union Warehouse Material Handler
Graybar
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Job Description
About the Union Warehouse Material Handler Role at Graybar
As a Union Warehouse Material Handler at Graybar, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient flow of products. This position involves the full lifecycle of warehouse inventory management: receiving, storing, selecting, packing, and shipping. Utilizing a Warehouse Management System, technology is an essential component of this job. As an employee-owned company, Graybar values its employees, offering significant opportunities for learning and career growth into higher-level positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate various warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, forklifts, and push carts, to manage inventory effectively.
- Receive and meticulously store incoming materials, adhering strictly to established warehouse management system processes.
- Accurately select, pack, and palletize shipments to meet order requirements and ensure timely delivery.
- Sort and pack less-than-truckload shipments and regularly conduct cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment, strictly following all safety procedures and performing daily safety inspections to ensure a secure workplace.
What Graybar Looks For
- Comfortable working at heights.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of a demanding warehouse environment, including lifting various loads, cutting wire, climbing ladders, and remaining mobile in diverse temperatures. Must successfully pass pre-employment physical testing.
- Minimum age of 18 required.
- Demonstrated good attendance and a strong work ethic.
- Preferably 2+ years of experience in a warehouse setting.
- Prior experience using a warehouse management system in a large warehouse environment is highly preferred.
Work Schedule
This is a full-time position with a consistent schedule: Monday - Friday, 1:30pm - 10:00pm.
Compensation
The starting pay rate for this position is $18.50 per hour, with potential for higher rates based on experience.
Additional Requirements
Steel-toed boots are required for this role.
Why Join Graybar?
Graybar is an employee-owned company that deeply values its diverse workforce. We believe that varied perspectives drive innovation and success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel a sense of belonging, ownership, and respect. Whether you are just beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you will find opportunities to grow, learn, and make a significant difference. Graybar is consistently recognized as a top employer nationwide, offering a stable foundation and a thriving work culture.
Key skills/competency
- Warehouse Operations
- Material Handling
- Forklift Operation
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Inventory Management
- Shipping & Receiving
- Order Fulfillment
- Safety Procedures
- Physical Dexterity
How to Get Hired at Graybar
- Research Graybar's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight material handling, WMS proficiency, and equipment operation experience for Graybar.
- Emphasize safety and work ethic: Showcase your understanding of warehouse safety protocols and a strong attendance record.
- Prepare for physical demands: Be ready to discuss your ability to meet the physical requirements of the Union Warehouse Material Handler role.
- Demonstrate teamwork and ownership: Connect your skills and experience to Graybar's employee-owned, collaborative environment.
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