Warehouse Associate - 3rd Shift (2am - 10am)

Border States•Alexandria, MN

1d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate supports warehouse operations by receiving incoming freight, checking for damage or shortages, placing material in the correct stock locations, and filling customer orders, special orders, and backorders. The role follows up with internal departments, carriers, and vendors regarding receiving discrepancies and inventory issues, and maintains accurate, orderly stock locations. It also involves checking and packing material for delivery, understanding truck routes, and coordinating shipments or deliveries when needed. The associate maintains shipping equipment and a clean, safe work area; labels and inventories batched managed material; and, when applicable, maintains a delivery vehicle, driver logs, and inspection sheets. The role requires safe equipment operation and compliance with applicable traffic and safety regulations. The associate may also help with customer service and Will Call activities, deliver materials to customer sites, and load or unload trucks. This position is located in Alexandria, Minnesota, and is listed for the 3rd shift, 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. The pay range is $20.53–$29.00 per hour. Border States is a 100% employee-owned electrical supply distributor. The company describes a competitive benefits package and provides employee-owner bonuses upon achievement of branch and company goals.

Requirements

Work safely and follow Border States safety program guidelines and policies.
Communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Plan and organize effectively.
Provide competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged customer service.
Perform job duties accurately, efficiently, and safely.
If driving a company vehicle, be at least 21 years old and possess a valid driver’s license; current medical certification may be required.
Meet the listed physical requirements, including the described lifting, carrying, activity, and equipment-operation demands.

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 materials for damage or shortages.
Distribute material to the proper stock locations and maintain assigned locations with correct locators and orderly shelves.
Fill special orders, backorders, and customer orders for delivery.
Follow up with departments, carriers, and vendors regarding receiving discrepancies, damages, and shortages.
Check and pack material for delivery.
Understand truck routes and coordinate deliveries with company trucks, freight companies, or other carriers as appropriate.
Maintain shipping equipment and keep the work area clean and safe.
Label batched managed material accurately and inventory it as needed.
When applicable, maintain the delivery vehicle in good working condition and monitor maintenance and mileage data.
When applicable, 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 about stockouts, inventory discrepancies, and other inventory problems or concerns.
May assist City Desk and Will Call with customer service activities, including order entry, filling orders, returns, expediting, technical assistance, and Will Call.
May deliver materials to customer sites and assist with loading and unloading trucks.
Notify a supervisor about building or equipment maintenance or repair needs and security concerns.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or designate.