Founded in Denver in 1987, QED aims to provide high-quality electrical products and services to the industry. QED employs over 500 associates across 18 branches within Arizona and Colorado to serve commercial and residential contractors, industrial facilities, and OEM businesses.

At QED, we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach, we excel at the diversity of our Associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? OUR PEOPLE. No matter where they work or who they are, we trust their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential.

JOB PURPOSE: Performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and delivering a variety of materials, equipment and supplies with a focus on the wire department.

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Ability to load, unload, and move materials within or near work site by performing the following duties:
• Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated area per Sales Ticket.
• Read work order or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Package merchandise for shipment by common carrier
• Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand. Unload incoming vehicles and prepare necessary receiving documents.
• Handle freight claims as required.
• Lift heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and clean work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.
• Learn to safely operate all the necessary equipment in work area. Operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and product.
• Familiarize yourself with all electrical merchandise and where it is stored in the warehouse.
• Relocate or rearrange merchandise as required.
• Lock and unlock doors as assigned. Assist in keeping all work areas clean.
• Count, weigh or measure incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and variety against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records; examine incoming shipments for damage or shortages and correspond with shipper.
• Determine method of shipment utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates; prepare materials for shipping.
• Participate in routing, counting and inspecting items.
• Ensure proper documentation and package marking with appropriate placards when moving hazardous materials.
• Fill orders and issue materials and supplies per requests; document transactions appropriately; prepare requisitions and compute costs; keep records of storeroom inventory.
• Cutting and spooling all different wire sizes using wire cutting machinery.
• Track footages of wire on stock wire reels and updating wire tag marker.
• Communicate when wire inventory levels are low.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned.

• Knowledge of automated or computerized system operation.
• Knowledge of record keeping practices.
• Knowledge of safety practices, and wears PPE as assigned.
• Skill in lifting heavy packages and objects.
• Skill in operating wire and cable cutting equipment, reels, machines, and cable cutters.
• Skill in operating forklift or other material handling equipment.
• Skill in operating large vehicles in tight and congested areas.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Skill in using various hand tools used in preparing, reeling, and cutting wire and cable, i.e. hammers, nails, ropes, tape, plastic and cable termination seals.
• Knowledge of cargo securement techniques, chains, binders, straps, ropes, knots, plastic wrap and cargo dunnage used.
• Strong mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, including fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to read and interpret invoices and packing slips.

• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment including several company paid benefits
• 401(k) eligibility with competitive company match
• Access to wellness rewards, discount plans, paid parental leave and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Vacation, Holidays, Personal/Sick Days, Jury Duty, Bereavement Days
• Promotional opportunity
• Work in a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate associates with diverse backgrounds and experiences