Warehouse Associate
La Porte, TX, US, 77571
About Sonepar
Sonepar is an independent family-owned company standing as the world leader in B-to-B distribution of electrical equipment, solutions, and services. In 2024, Sonepar achieved sales of €32.5 billion. Present in 40 countries with a dense network of brands, the Group is leading an ambitious transformation to make its customers’ lives easier providing them with an omnichannel experience and sustainable solutions in the building, industry, and energy markets.
Sonepar’s 46 000 associates are committed to accelerating the world’s electrification and driven by a shared Purpose: Powering Progress for Future Generations.
Title: Warehouse
Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor or another Manager
Customers served: External – All Summit customers; Internal – Any member of the Summit team
Role Summary
Summit’s warehouse associates play a pivotal role in fulfilling our customers’ needs for materials and services by receiving in new material from our vendors, picking customer’s orders for will call or delivery, and participating in cycle counting and other inventory management practices. This role is Summit’s entry level branch position and an excellent role to be introduced to the business and learn skills, product knowledge, and industry best practices that prepare the associate for future opportunities at Summit.
Principle Accountabilities
- Pull customer tickets to fulfill orders.
- Prepare orders for shipment to customers.
- Load and unload Summit trucks.
- Receive and stock products on a daily basis to replenish inventory.
- Understand products and their capabilities and warranties.
- Assist sales associates in fulfilling customer orders when necessary.
- Ensure warehouse and respective outside areas are neat and clean at all times.
- Maintaining safe practices and proactively upholds Summit’s commitment to a safe workplace.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Time management – strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
- Flexibility – ability to effectively adapt to change
- Strong customer service orientation
Beneficial Skills and Experience
- Previous warehouse experience
- Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
- Aptitude for learning
Physical Challenges
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis
- Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment
Pre-employment assessments, drug, and background screens are administered.
Professional appearance required.
FLSA Status: non-exempt
We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description. Don't hold back because you feel you don't tick every box. At Sonepar, we value your skills, your passion and if your career journey has had remarkable twists and turns, it only adds to your unique story. We ensure we create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for their uniqueness. Regardless of physical abilities, office requirements, gender, sexual orientation, academic backgrounds or other diversity dimensions, every position at Sonepar is open to individuals who share our core values and engagements. We aim to ensure our job listings resonate with everyone and truly represent the diversity we embrace and we are proud to have the GEEIS Label (Gender Equality for European & International Standard) and to be partner of AGEFIPH (Association de Gestion du Fonds pour l’Insertion Professionnelle des Personnes Handicapées)
You are interested in this challenge? Then join and build a better future with us!
More information on Sonepar:
Website : www.sonepar.com
Twitter: @sonepar
Nearest Major Market: Houston