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Lead Warehouse Associate

AT Sonepar USA Inc
Sonepar USA Inc

Lead Warehouse Associate

Portland, OR

There's a Place for You at North Coast

A career at North Coast is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. North Coast offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout the and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. North Coast we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

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What You Will Do:

  • Accountable for Job Site Clean-up Returns, Daily Returns and RMA/RGA's
  • Correspond with Sales Writers for restock % and accurate credit to Customers
  • Responsible for keeping the Warehouse In Process/Status queues clear and compliant with End of Month guidelines
  • Primary responder and problem solver for Return emails, with a response time of 1 hour
  • Work with Counter Team to facilitate timely and accurate return of cancelled orders and counter returns
  • Complete weekly performance reviews of Associates using data driven metrics
  • Actively engaged within warehouse, providing on call mentorship and problem solving for Associates
  • Lead by example an effective and efficient team, with an emphasis on positively motivating, training, and uplifting of Associates
  • Maintain and cultivate a safe and healthy work environment by following and enforcing safety policies and guidelines
  • Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring:

  • Clear and concise communication skills
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Fluent in North Coast warehouse and system processes
  • Self-starter, team player with the ability to lead others with a quality focus
  • Previous warehouse experience
  • Committed to 100% accuracy and doing tasks right the first time (DIRTFT)
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Willingness and desire to improve knowledge and skill level of self and others

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

  • Repetitive lifting and pulling of heavy objects (50+ lbs.)
  • Forklift and stock picker use
  • Warehouse environment
  • Frequent use of computer terminal and RF scanner
  • Usual 40-hour work-week Monday through Friday however based on business needs evening and weekend hours may occasionally be required
  • Requires regular and reliable on-site attendance

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

  • Healthcare plans
  • Dental & vision
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
  • Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
  • Robust wellness program
  • Gym reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations." https://www.facebook.com/ncelectric https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-coast-electric https://twitter.com/ncelec https://www.youtube.com/northcoastelectric

Learn more at https://www.northcoast.com/about

North Coast is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision
Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here.

Client-provided location(s): Portland, OR, USA
Job ID: Sonepar_USA-1124776801
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses