Viking Electric
Posted 2d ago

Warehouse Material Handler Receiving 1st Shift - Milwaukee

Viking Electric
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
$20-$25/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • loading trucks
  • scanning inventory
  • packaging materials
Requirements
  • Must be 18+
  • Authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
  • Stand and walk extensively
  • Perform basic math, and learn warehouse equipment
Technical tools mentioned
forkliftpallet jackhandcartcherry pickerwalking riderreach truckEZGo carthandheld scanning device

Job description

Warehouse Material Handler Receiving 1st Shift - Milwaukee

Req ID: 
50586
Date: 
Aug 28, 2026
Location: 

Milwaukee, WI, US, 53222




Company: 
Sonepar
Brand: 
Viking Electric

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 https://www.vikingelectric.com/about 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 - Receiving

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Job type: Full time

Schedule: 5:00am start time Monday-Friday

Hourly pay: $20.00 - $25.00/hr 

**Compensation for this position includes hourly salary, short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role.

Check out a day in the life of a Warehouse worker!

What You’ll Do

As a warehouse associate, you’re key to driving a great customer experience by getting products from our warehouse to our customers. As orders come in, you help fill them accurately by finding the right products and getting them packaged and onto our trucks. You’ll work in a positive, fast-paced environment with a supportive team.

You will…

  • Load and unload trucks and move boxes/material in a safe manner using a forklift, pallet jack, handcart, cherry pickers, walking riders, reach trucks, EZGo carts, or other device (no experience required - we provide training)
  • Count, check and record items coming into or being shipped out of the warehouse
  • Use a handheld device to scan barcodes and labels, allowing us to track appropriate inventory levels
  • Assemble, package, label, stack, palletize and route material for safe delivery or storage
  • Help us keep products free from damage and organized
  • Follow and promote procedures that keep the warehouse safe and secure

What You Bring

Requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly, or up to 75 lbs. with the assistance of supportive equipment or team members
  • Ability to stand and walk for much of your shift
  • Basic math skills (add and subtract numbers)
  • Willingness to learn how to operate equipment like a forklift and handheld scanning device (we provide training)
  • Ability to work in various temperatures within our warehouse
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future

Keywords: warehouse, shipping, receiving, forklift, pallet jack, inventory, distribution, flexible, overtime, overtime, package handler, operations, logistics, pick, pack, selector, select, motor transport operator

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.”

Check out the Viking Electric company page on LinkedIn and follow us for updates.
Check out our YouTube Careers Playlist to see Viking Electric associates in action.
Learn more at https://www.vikingelectric.com/about.
Viking 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 [email protected].

 

EEO is the Law 


Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here. 
 
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision 


Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here. 

 

Recruiter Name: 


Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee

About Viking Electric

Global leader in B2B distribution of electrical products and services.

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