Distribution Center Warehouse Associate - Inbound - 6:30am - 3:00pm

Border States•Fargo, ND

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Center Warehouse Associate - Inbound unloads, inspects, and processes incoming shipments using warehouse equipment and systems. The role verifies products against purchase orders or advance shipping notices, labels and stages goods for putaway, and maintains accurate inventory records in the Warehouse Management System (WMS). The associate communicates with quality control and other departments to resolve discrepancies, consolidates inventory for space efficiency, and keeps stock locations organized. Following safety procedures, using equipment properly, and maintaining a clean, orderly work area are essential to efficient distribution center operations. The position is located in Fargo, North Dakota, and is scheduled from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It also supports other distribution center functions as needed, including cross-training in picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control. The posting describes Border States as a 100% employee-owned electrical supply distributor with approximately 130 locations in 31 states.

Requirements

Work safely and follow Border States safety program guidelines and policies.
Communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to plan and organize effectively.
Customer service skills, including being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
Ability to perform job duties accurately, efficiently, and safely.
The position's physical requirements include frequent sitting, reaching, balancing, repetitive hand and finger work, forklift driving, and use of tools; continuous handling and hearing; and occasional lifting and carrying of various weights, standing, walking, bending, stair climbing, crouching, trunk rotation, pushing or pulling, talking, and exposure to adverse weather and temperature conditions.

Nice To Haves

Two years of work experience preferred.
Prior warehouse distribution experience, including forklift operation, preferred.
Knowledge of electrical products or systems preferred.
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is a plus.
Working knowledge of PCs, Windows, the internet, email, and SAP software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Use appropriate material-handling equipment, such as stock pickers, reach trucks, and forklifts, to complete assigned tasks.
Receive and inspect incoming shipments; unload them using appropriate equipment; verify accuracy against purchase orders or advance shipping notices; and report damage or discrepancies.
Process inbound goods in the WMS, including deconsolidation, labeling, staging, and accurate system receiving.
Put away materials in designated storage locations, including pallet racking, narrow aisle racking, and AutoStore, while maintaining clean, accurate, and organized inventory areas.
Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, consolidations, proper labeling of batch-managed items, and updates using RF handhelds and the WMS.
Communicate damages, shortages, compliance checks, and inventory concerns to appropriate departments, vendors, or carriers.
Follow safety standards, operate equipment safely, use required PPE, follow warehouse safety practices, and promptly report product, equipment, or safety issues.
Support overall distribution center operations and maintain a clean, organized receiving and putaway environment.
Notify a supervisor of building or equipment maintenance or repair needs and security concerns.
Assist with other duties and projects as assigned by a supervisor or manager.
Cross-train in other operations areas, such as picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control.
Support operational flow during peak periods or staff shortages.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or designate.