Warehouse Associate

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee‑owned, empowering you to make decisions, find solutions, and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in Amarillo, TX.

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, ensuring the material 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.
• Follows up with appropriate departments, carriers, and/or vendors on receiving discrepancies, damages, and shortages.
• Checks and packs material to be delivered.
• Coordinates deliveries with our trucks, assigned freight companies, or other carriers based on special requests.
• Maintains shipping equipment and keeps work area clean and safe.
• Maintains assigned inventory stock locations, ensuring correct locator and neat shelves.
• Fills orders for delivery to customers.
• Labels and inventories all batched material accurately.
• Maintains delivery vehicle in a clean, good working condition; monitors maintenance and mileage data.
• Operates and maintains all equipment safely 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.

• Assists City Desk and Will Call areas with customer service functions as needed.
• Provides delivery of material to customer sites.
• Assists with loading and unloading of trucks.
• Notifies supervisor of any building or equipment maintenance, repair needs, or security concerns.
• Assists with other duties or projects assigned by supervisor/manager.

• 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.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicle; a current medical certification may be required.
• PC working knowledge for Windows, internet, email and SAP software is a plus.

• Works safely 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—competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
• Ability to perform all aspects of the job accurately, efficiently, and safely.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds repeatedly, stand, walk, bend, and operate forklifts. Ability to perform other physical tasks associated with warehouse operations is required.

This job description is a summary of the essential duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all duties. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
• FSA & HSA
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Personal Leave time and more!

Border States is an equal opportunity employer. It’s not just the law—it’s something we’ve believed in since our founding. We value diversity and will always be an equal opportunity employer.

Employment may be contingent on passing pre‑employment screenings including a criminal background check (required for all positions) and, for positions involving driving, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check. Drug testing may also be required.