Warehouse Associate

Border States•Gaithersburg, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate supports warehouse operations by receiving incoming freight, checking for damage or shortages, distributing materials to the correct stock locations, filling special orders and backorders, and preparing customer orders for delivery. The role follows up with departments, carriers, and vendors about receiving discrepancies, damages, and shortages, and keeps assigned inventory locations accurately labeled, orderly, and stocked. It also identifies stockouts and other inventory concerns for the appropriate departments. The associate checks and packs materials, may coordinate shipments and deliveries, and maintains shipping equipment and a clean, safe work area. When driving duties apply, the role may include delivering materials, maintaining the delivery vehicle and related records, and following applicable traffic and safety regulations. The associate may also assist with customer service, truck loading and unloading, and other warehouse or related duties as assigned. This is an in-person position in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The posting gives no salary range; compensation is determined using job-related skills and qualifications, education, relevant experience, work location, internal equity, and the position’s responsibilities. Border States describes itself as a 100 percent employee-owned electrical distributor with approximately 130 locations in 31 states.

Requirements

Two years of work experience is preferred.
Work safely and follow Border States safety program guidelines and policies.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Ability to plan and organize effectively.
Excellent customer service skills; able to be competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
Ability to perform job duties accurately, efficiently, and safely.
If driving, must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driver’s license for operating a company vehicle; current medical certification may be required.

Nice To Haves

Prior warehouse distribution experience, including forklift operation, is preferred.
Knowledge of electrical products and systems is preferred.
Working knowledge of Windows, the internet, email, and SAP software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Receive incoming freight and check materials for damage or shortages.
Distribute materials to the proper stock locations.
Fill special orders and backorders as materials are received.
Follow up with appropriate departments, carriers, and vendors regarding receiving discrepancies, damage, and shortages.
Check and pack materials for delivery.
Understand truck routes and, when needed, coordinate deliveries using company trucks, assigned freight companies, or other carriers.
Maintain shipping equipment and keep the work area clean and safe.
Maintain assigned inventory locations, ensuring materials have the correct locator and shelves are neat and orderly.
Fill orders for delivery to customers.
Ensure batched managed material is accurately labeled and inventoried as needed.
Maintain delivery vehicles in clean, good working condition and monitor maintenance and mileage data as appropriate.
Maintain daily driver logs and vehicle inspection sheets as appropriate.
Operate and maintain equipment safely and follow local, state, and federal traffic and safety regulations.
Support warehouse operations.
Inform the appropriate departments of stockouts, inventory discrepancies, and other inventory problems or concerns.
May assist City Desk and Will Call with customer service, order entry, order filling, returns, expediting, technical assistance, and other functions as needed.
May deliver materials to customer sites.
Assist with loading and unloading trucks.
Notify a supervisor of building or equipment maintenance or repair needs and security concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or designee.