Irby Utilities is one of the three largest electrical utility distribution companies in the United States, with over $1 Billion in annual sales and over 500 employees across more than 45 branches in 27 states.  Irby Utilities has experienced incredible growth over the past five years.  This presents many outstanding career & development opportunities throughout the country in various locations such as:  Jackson, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Orlando, Syracuse, Nashville, Denver, Salt Lake City, Portland, and Minneapolis.

 Irby was a pioneer in the early days of the electrical business, founded in 1926, and continues to be an industry leader in philanthropic involvement and community activity.   Irby is also part of the Sonepar family of operating companies, consisting of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States.  Sonepar is the world leader in electrical distribution. 

Due to tremendous growth, 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 direct the day-today warehouse activities including 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and perform a variety of warehousing duties such as loading, checking, order picking, and shipping.
• Monitor and verify the accuracy of outbound shipments.
• Ensure that all customer orders and branch transfers are filled, packaged, loaded and delivered correctly and on time.
• Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.
• Monitor equipment maintenance and housekeeping. Lead the team concerning best practices, and proper procedures and ensure a safe and productive work environment.
• Assists and directs efficiency inventory management and cycle counts.
• 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.
• Assists in the training and development of Warehouse associates. May monitor attendance, hours worked and job performance.
• Be courteous in all contact with company customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of safety practices.
• Ability to lift 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.
• Two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of PEAK I & II if applicable.

EEO M/F/DISABILITY/VETERAN

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