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Sonepar

Global B2B distributor of electrical equipment

Warehouse Associate Back-up Driver

Delivery & Courier DrivingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDecatur, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A valid driver’s license meeting Crawford requirements is required.
  • The employee must be able to obtain and pass a Department of Transportation physical.
  • At least six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
  • Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills are required.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Proficiency operating powered industrial trucks, including a reach truck, order picker, and sit-down propane truck, is required; current certification is a plus.
  • Manual dexterity is required to operate machinery and handle small parts.
  • The employee must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
  • The employee must be able to work occasionally long and varied hours, mandatory physical inventory, and in extreme hot or cold and dusty conditions.
  • The employee must operate company vehicles safely and comply with state and federal Department of Transportation standards and regulations.
  • The employee must operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently as required.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure good customer relations through consistently on-time deliveries and courteous, professional conduct.
  • Transport and deliver goods in a timely manner.
  • Pick material for orders, load material, and manifest ship tickets.
  • Secure loads safely and ensure they are within vehicle weight limits.
  • Verify freight counts and condition.
  • Report overages, shortages, and damages as needed.
  • Prepare receipts for load pickups or deliveries.
  • Collect payments for delivered goods and delivery charges.
  • Maintain telephone or radio contact with the manager to receive delivery instructions.
  • Fuel the truck and gather or restock material needed for daily duties at the end of each day or shift.
  • Perform warehouse duties when there are no deliveries to make.
  • Clean and maintain work areas.
  • Ensure quality control by not sending out or accepting damaged products.
  • Adhere to all processes.
  • Report vehicle problems and defects.
  • Immediately report vehicle accidents or incidents to management.
  • Maintain a truck log according to state and federal regulations.
  • Inspect truck equipment and supplies, including tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water, and keep the vehicle clean.
  • Perform emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Current powered industrial truck certification is a plus.

About the Company

Sonepar

Global B2B distributor of electrical equipment

Sonepar operates as an independent, family-owned global distributor of electrical equipment, solutions, and services for business customers. It runs an omnichannel network across 40 countries, with a dense network of brands and 45,000 associates delivering products to the building, industry, and energy markets. Customers access a mix of physical locations, online channels, and support services to source electrical products and sustainable solutions, backed by logistics and expert help. Compared with competitors, Sonepar holds its status as a leading B-to-B distributor through its large-scale global reach, many brands, and a clear transformation to simplify customer purchases via an omnichannel experience while focusing on sustainability. Its goal is to accelerate the world’s electrification and Power Progress for Future Generations through reliable supply, tailored solutions, and responsible operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1969

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