Warehouse Associate

Border States•Chantilly, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate supports warehouse operations by receiving and inspecting incoming freight, locating and maintaining inventory, filling customer orders, and preparing material for shipment or delivery. The role follows up on receiving discrepancies, damages, and shortages, and informs the appropriate departments of stock-outs and other inventory issues. It may include coordinating deliveries, delivering materials, assisting customers in City Desk or Will Call, and loading or unloading trucks. The associate maintains shipping equipment, work areas, inventory locations, and—when applicable—delivery vehicles and driver records. The role requires safe operation of warehouse equipment and compliance with applicable traffic and safety regulations. This position is located in Chantilly, Virginia, and is performed in person.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking in English.
Ability to plan and organize effectively.
Customer service skills, including being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
Ability to perform job duties accurately, efficiently, and safely.
Follow the company safety program guidelines and policies.
If driving a company vehicle: be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license; current medical certification may be required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Receive incoming freight and check for damage or shortages.
Distribute material to the proper stock locations and maintain assigned inventory locations, correct locators, and orderly shelves.
Fill special orders, backorders, and customer orders as material is received; check and pack material for delivery.
Follow up with departments, carriers, or vendors regarding receiving discrepancies, damages, and shortages.
Understand truck routes and coordinate deliveries through company trucks, freight companies, or other carriers as appropriate.
Maintain shipping equipment and keep the work area clean and safe.
Label and inventory batched managed material accurately as needed.
When applicable, maintain the delivery vehicle in good working condition and monitor maintenance and mileage data; maintain daily driver logs and vehicle inspection sheets.
Operate and maintain equipment safely and comply with local, state, and federal traffic and safety regulations.
Inform appropriate departments of stock-outs, inventory discrepancies, and other inventory concerns.
As needed, assist City Desk and Will Call with customer service functions such as order entry, order filling, returns, expediting, technical assistance, and Will Call.
May deliver material to customer sites and assist with loading and unloading trucks.
Notify a supervisor of building or equipment maintenance or repair needs and security concerns.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or designate.