Job Description

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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 hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to join our growing team! You will supervise our warehouse associates engaged in activities including: receiving, storing, handling, wire cutting, inventory control, delivery activity, and ensuring safe practices by associates. 

Shift:  Monday- Friday, 7 AM - 4 PM. Irregular business hours and occasional weekends based on business needs.

We’re looking for a supervisor who:

• Oversee the first shift associates in the areas of restocking, order fulfillment (e.g. picking and packing), cycle counts, and other warehouse duties.
• Oversee the daily receiving activities including unloading, inspecting, receiving shipments. Address any issues related to incoming shipments like damages or discrepancies.
• Perform supervisory functions including delegating, training and developing warehouse associates on a regular basis; make recommendations regarding performance and terminations as necessary; partner with Human Resources as necessary.
• Possess knowledge and perform the functions of each warehouse role (e.g. Picking, packing, receiving and shipping) to solve issues that employees may encounter on shift.
• Master use of equipment used e.g. RF scanner, wire cutting machine, forklift to train others
• Collaborate with Warehouse Manager and Shipping Department to resolve issues as needed.
• Identify areas for efficiency improvements and propose solutions to Warehouse Manger.
• Serve as a safety ambassador regularly covering safety tips and correcting unsafe practices by associates.

What you bring:

• 1+ years of experience leading teams in a warehouse environment
• Minimum of a High School Degree or G.E.D.
• Working knowledge of operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, reach truck, and electric pallet jacks. You will also use push carts and rolling ladders
• Strong people management skills to coach, praise and motivate associates
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to maintain a calm demeanor under stressful situations
• Excellent communications skills by phone, email, verbal and written forms of communication to deliver excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Knowledge of industry safety best practices and OSHA
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment and teach how to safely operate.
• 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..

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Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision

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