Driver

There’s a Place for You at World Electric

A career at World 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. World 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 Florida and Georgia 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. Within World 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.

We are hiring a Driver to join our team!

Job Type: Full Time

What You’ll Do

The Warehouse Driver is the face of the World Electric, driving a company provided truck (24’ state body truck) to transport materials to our valued customers. This position’s responsibilities include operating company equipment in a safe manner, while ensuring that our product is in perfect condition and ready for our customers.

You will:

• Operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner, following all state and federal laws and regulations.
• Communicate with sales associates or manager through problem solving to meet customer needs.
• Acts in a helpful and cooperative manner towards customers and World associates.
• Ensure truck is in safe operating condition and maintains a clean appearance.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and slide packages that typically weigh up to 50 lbs.
• Load and unload trucks with equipment
• Construct pallets based on delivery area preventing stock from being damaged on delivery.
• Participate in processes and programs aimed at promoting a safe work environment. This includes following Safety Procedures and wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record Required

Requirements:

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and slide packages that typically weigh up to 75 lbs.
• Frequently requires standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching with arms, and constant use of hands.
• Continuous mental and visual alertness to maintain safety and achieve accuracy.
• Requires flexibility and mobility in body movements.
• Removing gates from flatbed trucks
• Occasionally, may be required to lift items greater than 75lbs with assistance.
• Strong math and reading skills

Physical Demands (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.):

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and slide packages that typically weigh up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently requires standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching with arms, and constant use of hands.
• Continuous mental and visual alertness to maintain safety and achieve accuracy.
• Requires flexibility and mobility in body movements.
• Removing gates from flatbed trucks
• Occasionally, may be required to lift items greater than 75lbs with assistance.

What We Offer You

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

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.”

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-electric-supply/?viewAsMember=true

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldelectricsupply?igsh=MWZpM3Rwc3BjM3l1Zw==

Learn more at https://careers.sonepar-us.com/worldelectric/us/en/home

World Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

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.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.