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Cherry Picker Operator

Capital Electric
Capital Electric Salary
Upper Marlboro, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026
There’s a Place for You at Capital

A career at Capital 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. Capital 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 in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina 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 Capital 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.

A Cherry Picker Operator, also known as an Order Picker Operator, is a vital member of the warehouse operations team responsible for operating a specialized lift truck to retrieve products from elevated storage racks. This role is crucial for efficient order fulfillment and inventory management in facilities with high-bay racking systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • High-Level Order Picking: Accurately picking orders and checking orders from shelves up to 25 feet in the air to load trucks.
  • Inventory Control: Scanning and documenting inventory movements to ensure accurate stock records.
  • Equipment Operation: Conducting pre-shift inspections and safely maneuvering the cherry picker in narrow aisles and elevated positions.
  • Safety Adherence: Following all safety guidelines and protocols to ensure a secure working environment.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 1 year of experience using Cherry Picker forklift (required)
  • At least 1 year of experience with electric pallet jack and sit-down forklift (required)
  • Able to work the hours of 4:30PM – 1:15AM Monday - Friday
  • Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and stand for extended periods
  • Familiarity with electrical products is a plus.

Pay is $20 / hour

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
  • 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/capitalelectric/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapitalElecSply/

Learn more at https://www.capitalelectricsupply.com/about

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

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.

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.

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