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Border States is one of the largest 100% employee-owned companies in the United States, and each employee-owner has a real stake in our long-term success. Employee-ownership drives our commitment to delivering total satisfaction — each of us is empowered to exceed customer expectations.

During Border States’ nearly 70 years in the electrical distribution business, our mission and values haven’t changed. We provide services and solutions to our customers by delivering innovative product and supply chain solutions. We believe in doing the right thing — for our customers, vendor partners, communities and fellow employee-owners.

JOB SUMMARY

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 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.

· Follows-up with appropriate departments, carriers and/or vendors on receiving discrepancies, damages and shortages.

· Checks and packs material to be delivered.

· Should have 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.

· 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 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.

· Assists with other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor/manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

· 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 –

o candidate must be at least 21 years of age,

o 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.

COMPETENCIES

· 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 include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.

· Ability to performs all aspects of the job as accurately and efficiently and safely as possible.

Equal Opportunity For All

It’s not just the law. It’s something we’ve believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

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