Warehouse Associate Job Opening at WESCO Distribution in Long Island City, NY

WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE: WCC), a publicly traded Fortune 500 company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading provider of electrical, industrial, and communications maintenance, repair and operating ("MRO") and original equipment manufacturers ("OEM") products, construction materials, and advanced supply chain management and logistics services. 2011 annual sales were approximately $6.13 billion. The company employs approximately 7,300 people, maintains relationships with over 17,000 suppliers, and serves over 100,000 customers worldwide. Customers include industrial and commercial businesses, contractors, governmental agencies, institutions, telecommunications providers and utilities. WESCO operates eight fully automated distribution centers and over 400 full-service branches in North America and international markets, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and multi-national corporations.

The Warehouse Associate performs receiving, stock keeping, picking, packing and shipping activities. The chosen candidate will also be responsible for counter sales, housekeeping and related quality assurance activities.

* Handle all incoming shipments

* Perform verification of purchased products and enter order receipts into computer system

* Perform quality assurance inspections when appropriate

* Place received material, after segregating backorders, into proper warehouse storage locations; relocate and consolidate material and notify management of new bon/table locations when necessary

* Pull, pack, weigh and label materials for shipment (including assemble and hold orders)

* Prepare bills of lading and express receipts

* Assist in loading trucks

* Prepare local delivery records and complete applicable blocks on the pick ticket

* Maintain appropriate forms pending return of material

* Inspect condition of returned material prior to completing return authorization forms

* Pull stock and return it to the correct location pending credit memo, sale or return to supplier

* Clean warehouse and trucking/parking area

* Assemble and disassemble bins, racks, shelves and tables as needed

* Administer preventative maintenance programs to delivery vehicles and warehouse equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety practices for warehouse operations

* Record and process customer complaints

* Maintain counter stock as needed

* Assist with over-the-counter sales when necessary

* Perform other duties as required

* Ability to adhere to all WESCO rules and policies

* Ability to be on time for scheduled work day and complete all work hours required

* Strong attention to detail

* Basic computer skills

* Ability to work in a team environment and to get along with coworkers

* Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions

* Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing

* Ability to operate hand and power tools and equipment

* Ability to adapt to changing situations and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously

* Ability to anticipate and prepare for customer needs

* Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds

Experience

* Prior work experience in warehouse/distribution environment preferred but not required

At WESCO, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, vacation, 401k, tuition reimbursement, STD/LTD, Legal assistance, long term care and more.

WESCO values diversity and is an EOE/AA employer.

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