Warehouse Associate

Border States•Gaithersburg, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate supports warehouse operations by receiving incoming freight, checking for damages or shortages, distributing material to stock locations, filling orders, and maintaining accurate, orderly inventory. The role follows up on receiving discrepancies with appropriate departments, carriers, or vendors and informs relevant departments of stock-outs and other inventory concerns. It also involves preparing and packing material for delivery, coordinating shipments, and maintaining a clean and safe work area and equipment. When applicable, the associate may deliver material, maintain vehicle records, and follow traffic and safety requirements. The position is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and is in person. It reports to Jonathan Palacios.

Requirements

Two years of work experience preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to plan and organize effectively.
Strong customer service skills, including competence, accuracy, responsiveness, and engagement.
Ability to perform job duties accurately, efficiently, and safely.
Must follow the company safety program guidelines and policies.
If driving a company vehicle: must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license; current medical certification may be required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Receive incoming freight and check materials for damages or shortages.
Distribute material to the proper stock locations and maintain accurate locators and orderly shelves.
Fill special orders, backorders, and customer delivery orders as material becomes available.
Follow up with appropriate departments, carriers, or vendors regarding receiving discrepancies, damages, and shortages.
Check and pack materials for delivery.
Understand truck routes and coordinate deliveries using company trucks, freight companies, or other carriers based on special requests or shipping needs.
Maintain shipping equipment and keep the work area clean and safe.
Label and inventory batched managed material accurately, 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 and notify appropriate departments of stock-outs, inventory discrepancies, and other inventory concerns.
May assist City Desk and Will Call with customer service, order entry, order fulfillment, returns, expediting, technical assistance, and related functions.
May deliver material to customer sites and assist with loading and unloading trucks.
Notify a supervisor about building or equipment maintenance and repair needs or security concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or designate.