Warehouse Associate

Your next career opportunity

At Irby, a leader in electrical and utility distribution, successful associates drive and promote our mindset of Adapt, Dare and Learn. Do you enjoy a good challenge?  Great, because we value bold thinkers who are excited to take on challenging tasks.  We strive to be the best and we share our success with our associates, customers, suppliers and shareholders.  We are always looking to expand our teams to continue to serve our customers and to grow our business.  Ready to join us?  Find what opportunities are waiting for you at Irby!

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 perform manual and clerical duties that may include 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.  May also deliver a variety of materials, equipment and supplies as needed. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Load, unload, and move materials within or near work site. 
• Moves materials from storage or work sites to designated area per Sales Ticket. 
• Packages merchandise for shipment by common carrier. 
• Attaches identifying tag or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers. 
• Fabricates and installs racks and shelving as required. 
• Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage. 
• Keeps records of storeroom inventory.  
• 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.  
• Be courteous in all contact with company customers. 
• Assist in keeping all work areas clean. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred. 
• Class B License required. 
• Knowledge of safety practices. 
• Skill in lifting 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. 

Why work for Irby?

At Irby, we are unique and embrace the Power of Difference*.  Associates who work for us can grow and become active in different areas of the business such as leadership, operations, HR, outside sales and many more.  One can expect to earn a wage that is competitive and provides a reliable/steady paycheck.  Come join the Irby Family and learn what we are all about! 

Our Competitive Benefits? 

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.

About Irby

Irby was a pioneer in the early days of the electrical business, founded in 1926, we continue to be an industry leader in philanthropic involvement and community activity. We are one of the ten largest electrical distribution companies in the United States, with over $1 Billion in annual sales and over 1000 employees across more than 60 branches in 27 states.  Irby has experienced incredible growth over the past 5 years. As part of the Sonepar family of operating companies, 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.

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