Lead Warehouse Associate

Operations --> Operations Management

Company Summary

Irby was a pioneer in the early days of the electrical business. Founded in 1926, we continue to be an industry leader in providing products and solutions used in all industrial automation assembly, manufacturing, and commercial & contractor applications.

Irby Electric continues to be one of the largest electrical distribution companies in the southeastern region of the United States, with a geographical footprint of 28 branches, spanning 7 states, composed of over 400 highly dedicated associates. Our business has experienced incredible growth in recent years due to our focused business strategy, digital transformation, and customer-focused solutions. As an operating company of the Sonepar USA family, we unite with a group of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States. Sonepar is the world leader in electrical distribution.

Job Summary

Irby is searching for a goal-oriented and customer driven individual to join our fast-paced team. In this role, you will work in a bright, clean and safe environment. You will supply our valued customers with the necessary items they need to grow their business every day. You will thrive off a high-energy environment with dedicated team members who get the job done. We have a positive reputation for taking care of the details, complete and accurate packages, and exceptional service. The responsibility of this role is to direct the day-today warehouse activities including receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing and retrieving stock in the warehouse.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct and perform a variety of warehousing duties such as loading, checking, order picking, and shipping.
• Monitor and verify the accuracy of outbound shipments.
• Ensure that all customer orders and branch transfers are filled, packaged, loaded and delivered correctly and on time.
• Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.
• Monitor equipment maintenance and housekeeping. Lead the team concerning best practices, and proper procedures and ensure a safe and productive work environment.
• Assists and directs efficiency inventory management and cycle counts.
• Participates in ordering or purchasing standard stock items, such as recommending additions or deletions to standard stock items or ordering replenishments within established procedures and limits.
• Assists in the training and development of Warehouse associates. Monitors attendance, hours worked and job performance.
• Be courteous in all contact with company customers.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of safety practices.
• Ability to lift heavy packages and objects.
• Skill in operating forklift or other materials handling equipment.
• Skill in operating large vehicles in tight and congested areas.
• Knowledge of automated or computerized system operation.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Customer focused and team oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of PEAK I & II if applicable.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Typical environments include offices, light industrial, commercial, utility and manufacturing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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