Warehouse/Driver-Akron, OH

Sonepar

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Akron, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves managing warehouse operations including receiving, picking, packing, and shipping electrical products. Additionally, the associate is responsible for driving company vehicles to deliver materials to customers and maintaining a tidy warehouse environment.

Qualifications

You have a valid driver's license and are at least 21 years of age. You can operate warehouse equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks and are capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. Basic computer skills and problem-solving abilities are also required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

RF scanner

forklift

pallet jack

wire cutting

Job Description

Your career grows here.

At Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution. Echo Electric represents over $1.2 billion in sales covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Southern South Dakota. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close-knit culture. We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset-- adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own experiences.

Our 5 legacy brands known as Holt, PEPCO, Richards, and Springfield Electric have become one brand moving forward with a shared culture, strategy, and vision. We are now going to the market under one bold new brand, Echo Electric.

We have a great opportunity for a motivated Warehouse Material Handler with Delivery Driver duties to join our team! You will ensure products get where they need to be by receiving, picking, packing, shipping, wire cutting and assistance with general maintenance of the warehouse.

Shift: 8am-5pm, M-F

We are looking for associates who:

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Pick, pack, and ship orders using an RF scanner. Orders range from a small box to pallets.
  • Receive and store inventory in a safe and correct manner.
  • Perform cycle counts regularly.
  • Record damaged or defective materials.
  • Drive company truck(s) with great care, assuring compliance with all prevailing traffic laws and legal speed limits, and safety protocol.
  • Provides associates with possible solutions and/or appropriate contact information when problems arise, reports observations of customer opportunities and problems to the Warehouse Manager.
  • Loads and unloads materials from truck in an accurate, efficient, and safe manner, utilizing proper body mechanics and proper equipment (e.g., forklift).
  • Receive and check-in deliveries, pickups and returns to ensure quality and quantity of products.
  • Cut wire, rod, or strut, safely utilizing the appropriate equipment.
  • Sweep floors remove trash and otherwise maintain the warehouse in a tidy and safe condition.

What you bring:

  • Willing to operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacket. You will also use push carts and rolling ladders.
  • Ability to climb into and drive delivery vehicles.
  • Ability to unload material at customer site, including heavy and bulky items.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation
  • Ability to be on your stand for extended periods and traverse the warehouse with or without accommodation
  • Basic problem-solving skills and computer skills

What we offer:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 401K match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Tuition reimbursement and employee development.
  • Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement
  • Employee Discount on products
  • Access to a variety of trainings for personal development

Who we are:

We’re the world’s number one distributor of electrical products, solutions and related services. Echo Electric is owned by Sonepar, a global company with over 500 locations nationwide. Whether you grow at one of our local Opcos or at one in another region, we want you to grow with us! All associates are regularly trained and we value promoting from within when possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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

Sonepar

Sonepar is an independent family-owned company standing as the world leader in B2B distribution of electrical equipment, solutions, and services. In 2025, Sonepar achieved sales of $37.9 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 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. www.sonepar.com Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and has continued to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 571 locations nationwide and 12,700 associates. For more information, visit www.soneparusa.com. *Figure converted to dollars from €33.6 billion at 1.129 EUR/USD average rate.
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