Warehouse Associate-Part Time

Border States•Eau Claire, WI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate supports the operation functions of the warehouse. This role involves receiving incoming freight and checking the material for damages or shortages. The associate distributes material to the proper stock locations and fills special orders and/or backorders as material is received. They are responsible for following up with appropriate departments, carriers, and/or vendors on receiving discrepancies, damages, and shortages. The position requires maintaining assigned inventory stock locations, ensuring material has the correct locator, and keeping shelves neat and orderly. The associate also fills orders for delivery to customers and informs proper departments of “stock outs”, inventory discrepancies, and other inventory problems or concerns. This position is located in Eau Claire, WI, and is an in-person role.

Requirements

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.
If the employee will be driving, the candidate must be at least 21 years of age.
If the employee will be driving, possess a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicle.
If the employee will be driving, a current medical certification may be required.

Nice To Haves

Two-years of work experience preferred.
Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and knowledge of electrical products/systems is also preferred.
PC working knowledge for Windows, internet, email and SAP software is a plus.

Responsibilities

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, 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.
May 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.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time
Bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.