Warehouse/Utility Person, Packing

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Application Deadline: Posted Until Filled Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.
Pay Range Individual compensation is determined based on several factors, including job-related skills and qualifications, education, relevant experience, work location, internal equity considerations, and the overall responsibilities of the position.
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. 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.
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.
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.
Qualifications 2 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).
Excellent customer service skills including being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
Lift from Floor to Waist:
Physical Activity Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently
Trunk Rotation (movement in any direction, whether standing or sitting, with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; Driving (the control and operation of a fork lift) - Frequently
Desk Work (tasks generally performed at a desk, including use of a computer, printer, fax machine, telephone and other office equipment) - Occasionally
Use of tools (safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging, and shipping parts) - Frequently
Travel(travel needed to perform job duties) - Not at all
Our History Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers’ needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Values As a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.
Service Philosophy We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.
Service Standards Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .
Your career Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Personal Leave time and more!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.
We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.
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.

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