Warehouse (Backup Driver)

Company Description

Summit Electric Supply is an electrical distributor keeping current with innovative changes in the way our world is powered. With over 40 years of continuous growth in a $110 billion industry, you can count on Summit's stability. Summit will provide the tools you need, along with your commitment to customer service and drive to excel, to have a successful career in electrical supply distribution. 

Job Description

Role Summary 

Summit’s warehouse associates play a pivotal role in fulfilling our customers’ needs for materials and services by receiving in new material from our vendors, picking customer’s orders for will call or delivery, participating in cycle counting and other inventory management practices, and provide backup for drivers as necessary. This role is Summit’s entry level branch position and an excellent role to be introduced to the business and learn skills, product knowledge, and industry best practices that prepare the associate for future opportunities at Summit. 

What you will do:

• Pull customer tickets to fulfill orders. 

• Prepare orders for shipment to customers. 

• Receive and stock products on a daily basis to replenish inventory. 

• Understand products and their capabilities and warranties. 

• Assist sales associates in fulfilling customer orders when necessary. 

• Ensure warehouse and respective outside areas are neat and clean at all times. 

• Maintaining safe practices and proactively upholds Summit’s commitment to a safe workplace. 

• Provide backup for drivers as necessary and safely deliver products to customer locations. 

• Maintain a clean vehicle, driver logs and vehicle inspection reports 

• Ability to use iPad to review orders and collect signatures 

• Load and unload Summit trucks 

Qualifications

What we need:

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Excellent driving record 

• At least 21 years of age 

• Valid Driver’s License 

• Time management – strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written 

• Flexibility – ability to effectively adapt to change 

• Strong customer service orientation 

Other things we like:

• Previous warehouse or driver experience 

• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision 

• Aptitude for learning 
• iPad or tablet experience

Physical Challenges 

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis 

• Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment 

• Ability to operate commercial vehicles 

Pre-employment assessments, drug, and background screens are administered. 

DOT medical exam is required for all drivers.  

Professional appearance required. 

 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Not sure if this position is right for you? Click here to submit your information to our recruiting team.  

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building an inclusive team where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact our lead recruiter at (505) 346-2900 x 1224.  Employment with Summit Electric Supply is at-will. This means that either the employee or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.  Your application and resume will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this and other potential job opportunities within Summit Electric Supply. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.