Warehouse Associate

Border States•Baltimore, MD

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate supports warehouse operations by receiving and inspecting incoming freight, placing material in the correct stock locations, filling customer orders and special orders, and reporting inventory discrepancies or stock-outs. The role may involve coordinating shipments and deliveries, packing material, maintaining inventory locations and shipping equipment, and—in applicable assignments—driving a company vehicle and completing related logs and inspections. The associate follows safety procedures and maintains a clean, orderly work area. The position is located in Curtis Bay, Maryland, and is in person.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Receive incoming freight and inspect it for damage 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 departments, carriers, or vendors about receiving discrepancies, damage, and shortages.
Check and pack material for delivery.
Understand truck routes and coordinate deliveries using company trucks, freight companies, or other carriers as appropriate.
Maintain shipping equipment and keep the work area clean and safe.
Accurately label and inventory batched managed material as needed.
When applicable, maintain the delivery vehicle, monitor its maintenance and mileage, and complete 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 problems or concerns.
Support warehouse operations.
May assist City Desk and Will Call with customer service tasks such as order entry, order fulfillment, returns, expediting, technical assistance, and Will Call.
May deliver material 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.