Warehouse Associate - Wire Cutter

Border States•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Border States is seeking a Warehouse Associate - Wire Cutter to support warehouse operations, specifically focusing on wire cutting. This role involves operating wire cutting machinery, identifying and managing wire reels, maintaining logs, and fulfilling customer orders. The position is located in Phoenix, AZ.

Requirements

2 year business/trade degree or equivalent work experience.
Works in a safe manner and follows Border States safety program guidelines and policies.
Ability to meet very strict deadlines.
Attention to detail and ability to perform consistently.
Ability to work independently or with a small team.
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 perform all aspects of the job as accurately and efficiently and safely as possible.
Lift and carry requirements: Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%
Lift from Floor to Waist: < than 10 lbs. - Frequently, 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently, 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently, 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally, 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally, 101 + lbs. - Occasionally
Above Waist Lift: < than 10 lbs. - Frequently, 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently, 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently, 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally, 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally, 101+ lbs. - Not at all
Unilateral Carry: < than 10 lbs. - Frequently, 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently, 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all, 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all, 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all, 101+ lbs. - Not at all
Bilateral Carry: < than 10 lbs. - Frequently, 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently, 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently, 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally, 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all, 101+ lbs. - Not at all
Physical Activity Frequency: Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Occasionally, Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently, Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently, Bending/Stooping (downward and forward) - Frequently, 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/Squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally, Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Not at all, Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently, Repetitive Motion (substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Frequently, Trunk Rotation (movement in any direction, whether standing or sitting, with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) - Frequently, Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Frequently, Handling (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously, Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently, Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Occasionally, Driving (the control and operation of a fork lift) - Occasionally, Desk Work (tasks generally performed at a desk, including use of a computer, printer, fax machine, telephone and other office equipment) - Occasionally, Use of tools (safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging, and shipping parts) - Frequently, Hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously, Exposure to adverse weather & temperature conditions - Occasionally, Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Not at all
Criminal background check (required for all positions)
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
Drug testing

Nice To Haves

Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and knowledge of electrical products/systems preferred.
PC working knowledge for Windows, Internet, email, and SAP software is a plus.
If the employee will be driving, the following criteria must be met – candidate must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicle and current medical certification may be required.

Responsibilities

Runs the wire machine in a safe and effective manner.
Identifies specific wire based on reel labels and maintains batch codes.
Identifies top and bottom footages on cuts completed.
Performs basic math to maximize cuts per master reel.
Updates and maintains the wire cut log.
Maintains daily wire machine inspection sheets, as appropriate.
Maintains/utilizes partial reels/coils to fill customer orders.
Distributes material to the proper stock locations.
Fills special orders and/or backorders as material is received.
Follows-up with appropriate departments for wire material damages and shortages.
Checks and packs material to be delivered.
Maintains a clean and organized work area for a safe work environment.
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.
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.
May assist picking/packing orders for customers as needed.
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.