Warehouse Associate/ Driver - Linden, NJ

Are you ready for your next career opportunity?

At Cooper Electric successful associates drive our mindset of adapt, dare, and learn. Our associates are encouraged to lead innovation, embrace technology-driven solutions, and thrive in an environment that promotes personal and professional growth. You will be empowered to create best-in-class business strategies and contribute to a customer-centric environment that delivers outstanding results.

What you will do:

• Accurately check and receive inbound products and confirm the shipment is consistent with the purchase order.
• Check product packaging to ensure that it is neat and intact.
• Restock inventory neatly, efficiently, and accurately in assigned locations.
• Perform cycle counts as necessary to ensure inventory count is accurate.
• Utilize radio frequency (RF) guns to scan barcodes and labels allowing us to track appropriate inventory levels.
• Utilize Company vehicle to make deliveries according to manifest.
• Utilize technology to maintain logs and records, and to obtain customer signature.
• Verify the material that is being delivered is accurate and in excellent condition.

What you will bring:

• Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes.
• Knowledge of product.
• Skill in organizing
• A valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
• Excellent customer service skills and inter-personal communication.
• Attention to detail and good time management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise safety while carrying out all job responsibilities.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• The ability to stand and walk for the full length of the assigned shift.
• The ability to lift, push, and pull material and objects weighing up to 50 lbs. and heavier weights with proper equipment.
• The ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform various duties.
• The ability to operate appropriate powered industrial trucks safely. Training will be provided.
• Various portions of the job are performed in a light industrial warehouse and retail setting.
• The ability to drive a commercial vehicle for short and long periods of time.
• The ability to sit in one position for an extended period.
• Continuous mental and visual attention to stay alert while driving.
• Flexibility and mobility to move in and out of vehicle to load and unload material.
• Part of this job is performed in an enclosed vehicle cab. There is exposure to outdoor weather while loading and unloading the vehicle.

Salary Range: $18 - $20/ hour

Location: Linden, NJ

Work Hours: Monday- Friday, 6AM - 3PM

Why work for Cooper Electric?

At Cooper Electric, we are Powered by Difference. As a Sonepar company we have local roots and global reach. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the various ways that each of us contributes to our successes. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? Our people. No matter where you work or who you are, you will be encouraged to push boundaries, expand your industry experience, and elevate your career.

Our Competitive Benefits?

Our full-time associates can participate in competitive medical plans which include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, long and short-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance programs, and employee discounts. We offer a generous paid time off plan as well as paid holidays.

About Cooper Electric

For over 50 years, Cooper Electric has provided the New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania markets with expert electrical supplies, service capabilities, and innovative solutions. Cooper Electric was established in 1961 as a family-owned business. In 1999 Cooper Electric became a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately held electrical distributor. Today, Copper Electric continues to expand our capabilities and become one of the finest electrical supply distributors in the United States

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