Company Summary

Irby was a pioneer in the early days of the electrical business. Founded in 1926, we continue to be an industry leader in providing products and solutions used in all industrial automation assembly, manufacturing, and commercial & contractor applications.

Irby Electric continues to be one of the largest electrical distribution companies in the southeastern region of the United States, with a geographical footprint of 27 branches, spanning 7 states, composed of over 400 highly dedicated associates. Our business has experienced incredible growth in recent years due to our focused business strategy, digital transformation, and customer-focused solutions. As an operating company of the Sonepar USA family, we unite with a group of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States. Sonepar is the world leader in electrical distribution.

Job Summary

Performs manual and clerical duties related to the shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and delivery of electrical products, materials, equipment, and supplies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• The loading, unloading, moving and delivery of materials within or near commercial worksites and industrial facilities.
• Packages merchandise and prepares materials for shipment by weighing, packaging, and labeling packages with shipping labels
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit

• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand, maintaining accurate stocking and storing procedures and relocating or rearranging products as needed
• Assist in routing, counting, and inspecting items while unloading and receiving freight deliveries, or shipping returned items.
• Attaches inventory tags or labels to materials and marks information on cases, bales, or other containers
• Maintains safety policies and procedures while operating with machinery and equipment within the warehouse
• Determines the method of shipment such as route, shipping rate, and delivery method through use of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move and reorganize stocked products
• Make deliveries to customer job sites or sites of business while adhering to all safety procedures.
• Drive approximately 40% of the work week and/or on an as needed basis.
• Load and unload materials, make deliveries, and return undelivered material to the warehouse.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to provide high-quality customer service
• The ability to lift heavy packages and objects, operate a forklift or other industrial machines, and operate machines in tight and congested areas.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Typical work environments include offices, light industrial, commercial, utility, and manufacturing warehouses and job sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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