Lead, Distribution - Military Veterans
at Southwire
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: Dallas Fort Worth
Shift: 3rd (11P - 7A S-Th)
Pay Rate: $26.57 – $28.08
Job Description
Responsible for assisting supervisor in keeping department operating efficiently.
Responsible for overseeing shipping, receiving, and/or other warehouse processes and personnel to ensure quality standards are performed according to established procedures.
Responsible for the shipment and/or receipt of purchased goods, verifying counts and quality, complete transactions to ship product, process paperwork and complete all necessary transactions according to established procedures. Locate product to the appropriate areas according to procedure.
Responsible for inspecting freight upon departure, and document any signs of damage.
Responsible for performing supervisory duties as needed.
Responsible for operating machines or performing jobs in other departments as needed.
Responsible for assisting supervision in regard to safety, housekeeping and employee job performance
ENVIRONMENTAL/SAFETY:
1. Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact.
2. Follow prescribed safety rules/procedures in an effort to prevent injury to self and others.
3. Seek the assistance and advice of safety representatives on matters concerning safe practices, policies and/or procedures and provide support for all safety committee activity.
4. Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.
5. Report environmental and safety policy violations to supervision/management.
6. Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods.
7. Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis.
8. Must be able to use proper techniques to lift 50-75 pounds.
9. Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma, or equivalent, is required.
2. Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and write legibly.
3. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions explicitly.
4. Judgments concerning operation of department are encountered.
5. Must have outstanding work habits.
6. Must be familiar with warehouse operating systems.
7. Must be able to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.
8. Must be able to shift priorities easily.
9. Must be able to work well with others.
10. Must have good attendance record, and cannot have an active final written warning disciplinary status.
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Southwire Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, refer to the EEO is the Law poster. Please refer to the EEO is the Law Supplement Poster and the Pay Transparency Notification. For more information on how we process your information in the job application process, please refer to Candidate Privacy Policy. If a disability prevents you from applying for a job through our website, request assistance here. No other requests will be acknowledged.
Fort Worth, TX
Southwire is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools used in their installation. As such, we are continually improving our products, studying how they’re used in the field, and assessing the needs of our customers to find new and better ways to solve the problems facing the industry. We strive to ensure that every product we develop helps increase safety, improve productivity, reduce manpower, save time and save money — both on and off the jobsite. After all, we don’t just want to produce the most wire products. We want to produce the best wire products.