WAREHOUSE INVENTORY PERSON

Warehouse Associate

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. 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. Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100% Lift from Floor to Waist: 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.