Warehouse Supervisor II

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.

This position will be located in: Pewaukee, WI

Final date to receive applications: until filled.

The Warehouse Supervisor II leads and supervises the day-to-day operations of the Warehouse in providing warehouse and delivery services. Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds and safe operations of all warehouse equipment and vehicles. Maintains current driver’s records. Performs the appropriate SAP functions to ensure the warehouse and deliveries run efficiently and accurately. Leads and coordinates activities associated with the inventory process.

Essential Functions

• Promotes and builds customer service through teamwork with Account Managers, CSR’s, City Desk, and will Call personnel.
• Arranges training and/or mentoring in Border States procedures, SAP transactions and safety for the best operations practices.
• Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds so that the property is neat and safe within Border States and government standards.
• Responsible for the maintenance and safe operations of all warehouse equipment and vehicles in accordance with Border States, our vendors, and/or any government standards.
• Maintains current driver’s records to satisfy our requirements and the requirements of all state and federal regulations.
• Ensures all drivers meet Commercial Driver Licensing (CDL) requirements if they drive trucks that are above 26,000 lbs.
• Performs the appropriate SAP functions to ensure the warehouse and deliveries run as efficiently and accurately as possible.
• Leads and coordinates activities associated with our inventory process.
• Communicates with internal and external customers on orders, inventory, and deliveries, etc.
• Leads daily safety meetings and updates and addresses concerns.

Non-essential Functions

• May perform the duties of the Warehouse Associate.
• May perform the duties of the delivery drivers, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

• Minimum of a 2-year business/trade degree or the equivalent in work experience.
• Prior supervisory experience with a minimum of 3 years of prior warehouse distribution and/or city desk experience preferred.
• Required experience to coach drivers in ride along or drive cam vehicle handling opportunities.
• Good knowledge of electrical products or systems preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles.
• Prior experience operating a forklift is preferred.
• Prefer strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), internet, email and SAP software.

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and reading skills.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize.
• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.

• Lift from Floor to Waist:
• Occasionally < 10 lbs.
• Occasionally 10 to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally 26 to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs.
• Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs.
• Occasionally 101+ lbs.
• Above Waist Lift:
• Occasionally < 10 lbs.
• Occasionally 10 to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally 26 to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs.
• Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs.
• Not at all 101+ lbs.
• Unilateral Carry:
• Occasionally < 10 lbs.
• Occasionally 10 to 25 lbs.
• Not at all 26 to 50 lbs.
• Not at all 51 to 75 lbs.
• Not at all 76 to 100 lbs.
• Not at all 101+ lbs.
• Bilateral Carry:
• Occasionally < 10 lbs.
• Occasionally 10 to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally 26 to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs.
• Not at all 76 to 100 lbs.
• Not at all 101+ lbs.

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Occasionally
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
• Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Occasionally
• Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
• Crouching/Squattin…