Warehouse Associate at Border States

Be part of a growing successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned which means youre empowered to make decisions find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.This position will be located in: Billings MT Application Deadline: Posted Until FilledPlease note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.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 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 FunctionsReceives 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 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 FunctionsMay 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 metcandidate must be at least 21 years of agepossess a valid drivers 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).Ability to effectively plan and organize.Excellent customer service skills including being competent accurate responsive and engaged.Ability to perform all aspects of the job as accurately efficiently and safely as possible.Physical Requirements Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):Occasionally 0 33% Frequently34 66% Continuously: 67 100%Lift from Floor to Waist:< than 10 lbs. - Occasionally10 to 25 lbs.- Occasionally26 to 50 lbs.- Occasionally51 to 75 lbs.- Occasionally76 to 100 lbs.- Occasionally101 lbs. - OccasionallyAbove Waist Lift:< than 10 lbs. - Occasionally10 to 25 lbs.- Occasionally26 to 50 lbs.- Occasionally51 to 75 lbs.- Occasionally76 to 100 lbs.- Occasionally101 lbs. - Not at allUnilateral Carry:< than 10 lbs. - Occasionally10 to 25 lbs.- Occasionally26 to 50 lbs.- Not at all51 to 75 lbs.- Not at all76 to 100 lbs.- Not at all101 lbs. - Not at allBilateral Carry:< than 10 lbs. - Occasionally10 to 25 lbs.- Occasionally26 to 50 lbs.- Occasionally51 to 75 lbs.- Occasionally76 to 100 lbs.- Not at all101 lbs. - Not at allPhysical Activity Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) -FrequentlyStanding (for sustained periods of time) -OccasionallyWalking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) -OccasionallyBending/Stooping (downward and forward) -OccasionallyCrawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) -Not at allClimbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) -OccasionallyReaching (extending arms in any direction) -FrequentlyCrouching/Squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) -OccasionallyKneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) -Not at allBalancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) -FrequentlyRepetitive Motion (substantial movement (motions) of the wrists hands and/or fingers) -OccasionallyTrunk Rotation (movement in any direction whether standing or sitting with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) -OccasionallyPushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) -OccasionallyHandling (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) -ContinuouslyFingering (picking pinching typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) -FrequentlyTalking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) -OccasionallyDriving (the control and operation of a fork lift) -FrequentlyDesk Work (tasks generally performed at a desk including use of a computer printer fax machine telephone and other office equipment) -OccasionallyUse of tools (safely operate equipment needed for receiving conveying stocking packaging and shipping parts) -FrequentlyHearing (perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) -ContinuouslyExposure to adverse weather & temperature conditions -FrequentlyTravel(travel needed to perform job duties) -Not at allAdditional 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 employers discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.Our HistoryBorder States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers needs which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.ValuesAs a Border States employee-owner youre responsible for living our mission service philosophy and service standards.Our PurposeWe believe unstoppable businesses shouldnt go it alone. We are owners - of relationships of outcomes of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.Service PhilosophyWe earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.Service StandardsBorder States employee-owners are competent accurate responsive and engaged .Your careerJoin an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting forBorder States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:Health Dental and Vision BenefitsAccident Critical Illness Hospital IndemnityFSA & HSAEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Disability Benefits401(k) Retirement PlanLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid HolidaysPaid Volunteer TimePersonal Leave time and more!Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.Equal Opportunity For AllIts not just the something weve believed in since our value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.Drug Free/Smoke Free workplaceEmployment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings:Criminal background check (required for all positions)Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)Drug testingThe MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Apparel,Cost Control,Horticulture,AC Maintenance,Import & Export,Administration And Secretarial Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1