Job Description

There’s a Place for You at Viking Electric.

A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Warehouse Material Handler and CDL Delivery Driver

Location: Rochester, MN

Job type: Full time

License: Valid Class B CDL Drivers License

Vehicle Type: Box truck/straight truck

Schedule: Monday - Friday 4am start time

Hourly pay: $26.40/hr - $29.30/hr (pay for experience)

Distance: Local deliveries - return home each night

Primary responsibilities will include: 

• Be the face, voice, and reputation of our company while delivering products to customer job sites, shops, and businesses.
• Navigate computer programs to find products and complete orders for customers.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies.  
• Daily pre-route vehicle inspections for safety & vehicle readiness using the Driver’s Vehicle Inspection Report.
• Ensure truck is properly loaded, secured, and within weight limitation.
• Work independently to load, unload, and move materials within or near work site. 
• Fill orders and issues materials and supplies per requests. 
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, cherry pickers, walking riders, reach trucks, EZGo carts, hand trucks or dollies.  
• Pack and ship customer orders accurately and efficiently. 
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Other warehouse duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Maintain  D.O.T. Medical Card & Clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• Valid Class B CDL or above with/Airbrake required.
• Committed to 100% accuracy and doing tasks right the first time.
• Ability to learn use of warehouse and driving technology.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, and slide packages that typically weigh up to 85 lbs.
• Self-motivated, teamwork focused, and great customer service skills.
• Attention to detail, good time management, accurately use basic math and problem-solving skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum of 1-year commercial driving experience preferred.

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What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

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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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