Warehouse Associate

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee‑owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Lacey, WA Job Summary The Warehouse Associate supports the operation functions of the warehouse. Receives incoming freight and checks the material for damages or shortages. Distributes material to the proper stock locations. Fills special orders and/or backorders as material is received. Follows up with appropriate departments, carriers, and/or vendors on receiving discrepancies, damages, and shortages. Maintains assigned inventory stock locations making sure the material that is put away has the correct locator and the shelves are kept neat and orderly. Fills orders for delivery to customers. Informs proper departments of "stock outs", inventory discrepancies, and other inventory problems or concerns. Responsibilities Essential Functions Receives incoming freight and checks the material for damages or shortages. Distributes material to the proper stock locations. Fills special orders and/or backorders as material is received. Follows-up with appropriate departments, carriers, and/or vendors on receiving discrepancies, damages, and shortages. Checks and packs material to be delivered. Possesses a full understanding of truck routes and may coordinate deliveries with our own trucks, assigned freight companies, or other carriers based on special requests or the best way to ship material. Maintains shipping equipment and keeps work area clean and safe. Maintains assigned inventory stock locations making sure material put away has the correct locator and the shelves are kept neat and orderly. Fills orders for delivery to customers. Assures all batched managed material is labeled accurately and inventoried, as needed. Maintains delivery vehicle in clean, good working condition and monitors maintenance and mileage data, as appropriate. Maintains daily driver logs and vehicle inspection sheets, as appropriate. Operates and maintains all equipment in a safe manner and adheres to all local, state, and federal traffic and safety regulations. Supports the operations functions of the warehouse. Informs proper departments of "stock outs", inventory discrepancies and other inventory problems or concerns. Non-essential Functions May assist the City Desk and Will Call areas in providing customer service functions including, but not limited to, order entry, filling orders, processing returns, expediting, technical assistance, Will Call, and other functions, as needed. May provide delivery of material to customer sites. Assists with loading and unloading of trucks. Notifies supervisor of any building or equipment maintenance, repair needs, and/or any security concerns. Assists with other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor/manager. Qualifications Two years of work experience preferred. Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and knowledge of electrical products/systems is also preferred. If the employee will be driving, the following criteria must be met: candidate must be at least 21 years of age possess a valid driver's license to operate company vehicle and a current medical certification may be required. PC working knowledge for Windows, internet, email and SAP software is a plus. Skills and Abilities Works in a safe manner and follows Border States safety program guidelines and policies. Excellent interpersonal communication (reading, writing, and speaking in English). Ability to effectively plan and organize. Excellent customer service skills including being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged. Ability to perform all aspects of the job as accurately, efficiently, and safely as possible. Physical Requirements Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency): Occasionally 0–33% Frequently 34–66% Continuously 67–100% Lift from Floor to Waist: 10–25 lbs. – Occasionally 26–50 lbs. – Occasionally 51–75 lbs. – Occasionally 76–100 lbs. – Occasionally 101+ lbs. – Occasionally Above Waist Lift: 10–25 lbs. – Occasionally 26–50 lbs. – Occasionally 51–75 lbs. – Occasionally 76–100 lbs. – Occasionally 101+ lbs. – Not at all Unilateral Carry: 10–25 lbs. – Occasionally 26–50 lbs. – Not at all 51–75 lbs. – Not at all 76–100 lbs. – Not at all 101+ lbs. – Not at all Bilateral Carry: 10–25 lbs. – Occasionally 26–50 lbs. – Occasionally 51–75 lbs. – Occasionally 76–100 lbs. – Not at all 101+ lbs. – Not at all Physical Activity Sitting – Frequently Standing – Occasionally Walking – Occasionally Bending/Stooping – Occasionally Crawling – Not at all Climbing/Walking Stairs – Occasionally Reaching – Frequently Crouching/Squatting – Occasionally Kneeling – Not at all Balancing – Frequently Repetitive Motion – Occasionally Trunk Rotation – Occasionally Pushing/Pulling – Occasionally Handling – Continuously Fingering – Frequently Talking – Occasionally Driving – Frequently Desk Work – Occasionally Use of tools – Frequently Hearing – Continuously Exposure to adverse weather & temperature conditions – Frequently Travel – Not at all Additional Information This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation. Equal Opportunity For All We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other legally protected status. Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre‑employment screenings: Criminal background check (required for all positions) Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving) Drug testing The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr