Driver / WH Support

Granite City Electric Supply is the area's premiere electrical distributor serving electrical contractors as well as residential, commercial and industrial customers for over 90 years.  With branches covering Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont and Connecticut, we are the largest regional independent electrical supply company and the official distributor of electrical supplies to the Boston Red Sox. 

Position Summary:

Granite City Electric Supply, Co. is looking to hire a Driver/Warehouse Support Associate for our Barre, VT branch. The Driver/Warehouse Support Associate will be responsible for delivering, receiving, storing, and shipping materials in a timely, efficient and safe manner. The Warehouse Support Associate must also maintain company vehicles in good condition and ensure that all required paperwork is current and accurate. Additional details are provided below.

Essential Position Functions:

• Load and unload company trucks manually or by using a forklift, pallet jack, handcart, or other device.
• Accurately count, check, prepare, and record items being received or shipped.
• Deliver material to customers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure truck is in safe operating condition and maintains a clean appearance.
• Communicate with sales associates through problem solving to meet customer needs.
• Supply feedback to the warehouse supervisor to maintain efficiency in driving routes.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge of GCE policies and procedures, participates in training, and attends meetings as requested.
• Acts in helpful and cooperative manner towards customers and GCE associates. 
• Maintains professional appearance.
• Participates in processes and programs aimed at promoting a safe work environment.     
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Safe driving and forklift operator courses desirable.
• 1-3 years of professional box truck driving experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with forklift operations and warehouse equipment preferred.
• Eclipse software experience preferred; computer aptitude is necessary.
• Equivalent education or experience may be substituted for any of the above.

Position Requirements:

• Embrace GCE core values; Pride, Accountability, Integrity and Respect and apply to each business interaction; internal and external.
• Electrical or construction experience is preferred, but not required.
• Must possess valid, commercial driver’s license, clean driving record, and must have familiarity with delivery areas.
• Must possess valid, unexpired Medical DOT card.
• Experience with medium-sized trucks and warehouse equipment preferred.
• Must be able to understand maps and/or GPS technology.
• Punctuality and time management skills are required.
• Willing to learn and actively participates in coaching process.
• Able to adapt and be flexibility as business fluctuates.
• Works with a sense of urgency.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to bend, twist and stoop frequently.
• Must be able to climb in and out of truck routinely.
• Ability to walk/stand/sit.
• Ability to push/pull up to 70 lbs repetitively.

Granite City offers competitive wages, great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401k, vacation, holiday, sick and more!  Join our team and work among the best in the industry!

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran    

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

This employer uses E-Verify.