Warehouse Associate

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. Follows up with appropriate departments, carriers, and/or vendors on receiving discrepancies, damages, and shortages. Maintains assigned inventory stock locations, ensuring the material is put away with the correct locator and the shelves remain neat and orderly.

Fills orders for delivery to customers and informs proper departments of stock outs, inventory discrepancies, and other inventory problems or concerns.

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.
• Follows up with appropriate departments, carriers, and/or vendors on receiving discrepancies, damages, and shortages.
• Checks and packs material to be delivered.
• Possesses a full understanding of truck routes and may coordinate deliveries with company trucks, assigned freight companies, or other carriers based on special requests or the most efficient shipping method.
• Maintains shipping equipment and keeps the work area clean and safe.
• Maintains assigned inventory stock locations, ensuring material put away has the correct locator and the shelves are kept neat and orderly.
• Fills orders for delivery to customers.
• Assures all batched and 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.
• Maintains daily driver logs and vehicle inspection sheets, 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 operation 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.
• Assists with other duties or projects as assigned by supervisor or manager.

• Two years of work experience preferred.
• Prior warehouse distribution experience, including forklift operation and knowledge of electrical products or systems, preferred.
• Driving criteria when applicable:
  • 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 of 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).
• Ability to effectively plan and organize.
• Excellent customer service skills including competence, accuracy, responsiveness, and engagement.
• Ability to perform all aspects of the job as accurately, efficiently, and safely as possible.

This job description is a summary of the essential duties and responsibilities. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy the job requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Border States is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of all of its employee‑owners.