Warehouse/Utility Person, Packing

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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
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

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. 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

Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. 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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