Project Logistics Support (PLS) Lead - Auburn

There’s a Place for You at North Coast

A career at North Coast 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. North Coast 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 Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Washington and we 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. North Coast 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.

What You Will Do:

• To lead and direct in the coordination of operational activities of the Project Logistics Services (PLS), including receiving, shipping, and managing project material.

• Perform special modifications (kitting) as required and support other various logistical services.

• Assist with email management as needed.

• Works closely with All Supervisors and assists with associate questions, training, and process compliance.

• Provide support to the Supervisor in PLS, maintaining product locations, and returns.

• Assist in resolving all disputes as they arise throughout the project process. Work with project team and other North Coast departments to resolve problems

• Lead by example an effective and efficient team, with an emphasis on motivating, training, and uplifting of Associates.

• Build relationships with internal supervisors and managers as well as with external project team members to provide consistent, responsive service to the team and customers.

• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring:

• Minimum three years’ experience in a unique environment of operations, distribution, or logistics.

• Knowledge of North Coast’s system, processes, and products is preferred.

• Strong work ethic to work independently and cooperatively as a team player.

• Attentive to detail and quality of all tasks.

• Strong organizational skills and able to prioritize and delegate multiple tasks. Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Good PC skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point), Email &Internet Use.

• Ability to handle pressure.

• Experience/knowledge of warehouse equipment and machines.

• Ability to work across departments.

• Strong reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Work involves lifting, bending, and twisting to move products and materials.

• Mix of warehouse, office and outside work environments

• Frequent computer, phone, and scanner usage

• Power Industrial Equipment operation may be performed including forklifts, and pallet jacks, cherry pickers, walking riders, reach trucks, EZGo carts, hand trucks or dollies.

• Usual 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday however based on business needs evenings and weekend hours may occasionally be required works

• Requires punctual and reliable on-site attendance

Salary & Compensation:

• This position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime
• Pay is $23.94/hour - $29.95/hour, DOE.

What We Offer You

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

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.” https://www.facebook.com/ncelectric https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-coast-electric https://twitter.com/ncelec https://www.youtube.com/northcoastelectric

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

North Coast 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.

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