Warehouse Associate - Wire Cutter

Border States•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Border States is a growing, 100% employee-owned company seeking a Warehouse Associate - Wire Cutter in Charlotte, NC. This role supports warehouse operations by running the wire machine, maximizing cuts per reel, identifying wire, maintaining batch codes, and updating logs. The associate will also fill special orders, backorders, and customer delivery orders, while following up on damages and shortages. The company emphasizes employee empowerment, decision-making, and rewards for hard work within an exciting and challenging field.

Requirements

2 year business/trade degree or equivalent work experience.
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.
Works in a safe manner and follows Border States safety program guidelines and policies.
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.

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.

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.