Warehouse Associate / Wire Cutter - Gastonia

Keep products moving and customers supported with State Electric Supply Co. as a Wire Cutter in Gastonia, NC.

Our Wire Cutters play an important role in both warehouse operations and the customer experience. You’ll help receive, organize, prepare, and distribute inventory while also assisting customers with product selection and sales. It’s a hands-on role that combines warehouse activity, product knowledge, customer service, and teamwork to help keep the branch running smoothly.

What Makes This Role Stand Out

• Stay active throughout your workday with a mix of warehouse, inventory, and customer-facing responsibilities.


• Build valuable product knowledge while working with electrical materials and learning how customers use them.


• Develop customer service and sales skills by helping customers identify and select the products they need.


• Gain experience across branch operations including shipping, receiving, inventory, and material handling.


• Build a foundation for future growth with an established electrical distributor that invests in its people.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor, organize, distribute, and maintain inventory throughout the branch.


• Assist customers with product selection and help identify the materials they need.


• Sell products and provide friendly, dependable customer service.


• Build positive relationships with customers through helpful and professional interactions.


• Assist with shipping and receiving products and materials.


• Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments.


• Check in merchandise and verify incoming products.


• Sort and place products on racks, shelves, or in bins according to established product codes and organization.


• Prepare parcels and materials for mailing or shipment.


• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment after completing required training.


• Support additional branch responsibilities as needed to help the team meet customer and operational needs.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Previous warehouse or related experience is preferred, but not required.


• Ability and willingness to complete training to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.


• Strong attention to detail and organization.


• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.


• A customer-focused attitude and willingness to help solve problems.


• Dependability and flexibility to support different areas of the branch.


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.


• Interest in learning electrical products and building industry knowledge.

Why Join State Electric?

Since 1952, State Electric Supply Co. has grown into one of the nation’s leading electrical distributors, serving customers across seven states.

We’ve built our reputation by taking care of our customers and investing in our people. When you join State Electric, you become part of a team where your work matters, your contributions are valued, and opportunities are available to learn, grow, and build a career.

Benefits That Support You

Eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.


• Health Savings Account options.


• Life and disability insurance.


• Wellness and healthcare support programs.


• 401(k), Roth retirement options, and profit sharing.


• Flexible paid time off.


• Tuition reimbursement and education assistance.


• Weekly pay with direct deposit.


• Employee discounts and purchasing benefits.

More Than Moving Material

As a Wire Cutter, your work connects several important parts of the branch. You’ll help make sure products are organized and ready when customers need them, support accurate and efficient warehouse operations, and assist customers directly when they come to the branch.

That combination gives you the opportunity to build product knowledge, strengthen customer relationships, and develop experience that can open doors to future opportunities within State Electric.

If you’re dependable, enjoy hands-on work, and like the idea of a role that combines warehouse responsibilities with customer interaction, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply today and build your career with State Electric Supply Co.

State Electric Supply Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants.

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