WAREHOUSE INVENTORY PERSON

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The Warehouse Associate supports the operation functions of the warehouse, including receiving, checking, stocking, and shipping materials. The role ensures accurate inventory tracking, maintains safety standards, and coordinates deliveries and customer orders.

Receive incoming freight and check the material for damages or shortages.

Distribute material to the proper stock locations.

Fill special orders and/or backorders as material is received.

Check and pack material to be delivered.

Possess a full understanding of truck routes and coordinate deliveries with our own trucks, assigned freight companies, or other carriers.

Maintain shipping equipment and keep the work area clean and safe.

Maintain assigned inventory stock locations, ensuring correct locator and neat, orderly shelves.

Fill orders for delivery to customers.

Ensure all batched material is labeled accurately and inventoried as needed.

Maintain delivery vehicle in clean, good working condition and monitor maintenance and mileage data.

Operate and maintain all equipment safely and adhere to all local, state, and federal traffic and safety regulations.

Support the operations functions of the warehouse.

Inform appropriate departments of stock outs, inventory discrepancies and other inventory problems or concerns.

Assist the City Desk and Will Call areas in customer service functions including order entry, processing returns, and technical assistance.

Provide delivery of material to customer sites.

Assist with loading and unloading of trucks.

Notify supervisor of any building or equipment maintenance, repair needs, or security concerns.

2 years of work experience preferred.

Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and knowledge of electrical products/systems preferred.

If the employee will be driving, the following criteria must be met:

A current medical certification may be required.

PC working knowledge for Windows, internet, email, and SAP software is a plus.

Work in a safe manner and follow Border States safety program guidelines and policies.

Excellent interpersonal communication (reading, writing, and speaking in English).

Excellent customer service skills, including competence, accuracy, responsiveness, and engagement.

Lift from Floor to Waist: 0-33% occasionally, 34-66% frequently, 67-100% continuously.

Fingering (typing, picking, pinching): Frequently

Driving (forklift operation): Frequently

Desk Work (computer, printer, phone): Use of tools (safe operation of equipment for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging, shipping): Frequently

Travel: Not at all

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

Border States is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of all employees.

Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)