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

Border States•Fargo, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Center Warehouse Associate - Inbound is responsible for unloading, inspecting, and processing incoming shipments using warehouse equipment and systems. The associate verifies products against purchase orders or advance shipment notices, labels and stages products for putaway, and maintains accurate inventory records in the Warehouse Management System (WMS). The role involves coordinating with quality control and other departments to resolve discrepancies, consolidating inventory to use space efficiently, and keeping stock locations organized. Following safety procedures, using equipment appropriately, and maintaining a clean work area are essential to efficient distribution center operations. This position is located in Fargo, North Dakota, with a stated schedule of 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Border States is an employee-owned electrical supply distributor serving construction, industrial, and utility industries. The company describes its culture as centered on employee ownership, customer service, open-book management, and empowering employees to make decisions. The job description also notes that duties may change and that employees must be able to perform essential duties and satisfy job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Two years of work experience preferred.
Ability to work safely and follow Border States safety program guidelines and policies.
English reading, writing, and speaking skills for interpersonal communication.
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.
Ability to meet the listed physical activity and lifting requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Prior warehouse distribution experience, including forklift operation.
Knowledge of electrical products or systems.
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Working knowledge of Windows, internet, email, and SAP software.

Responsibilities

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