Warehouse Supervisor I

Border States•Albertville, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor I leads and supervises day-to-day warehouse operations, including warehouse and delivery services. The role is responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds and the safe operation and maintenance of warehouse equipment and vehicles. The supervisor also performs Warehouse Associate duties, maintains current driver records, and uses SAP functions to help ensure warehouse and delivery operations are efficient and accurate. This position is located in Albertville, Minnesota. The pay range is $30.85–$44.50 per hour; individual compensation depends on job-related skills and qualifications, education, relevant experience, work location, internal equity, and the position’s responsibilities. Border States is an employee-owned electrical supply distributor serving construction, industrial, and utility industries. The company describes employee ownership, customer service, open-book management, and employee empowerment as central to its culture. This role is subject to applicable pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check and, where applicable, a motor vehicle record check and drug testing.

Requirements

At least a two-year business or trade degree, or equivalent work experience.
Experience required to coach drivers in ride-along or drive-cam vehicle-handling opportunities.
Valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal communication, and reading skills.
Ability to plan and organize effectively.
Strong customer service skills, including competence, accuracy, responsiveness, and engagement.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience.
At least three years of warehouse distribution and/or City Desk experience.
Good knowledge of electrical products or systems.
Prior forklift operating experience.
Working knowledge of Windows PCs, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), the internet, email, and SAP software.

Responsibilities

Promote and build customer service through teamwork with Account Managers, CSR staff, City Desk, and Will Call personnel.
Arrange training or mentoring in Border States procedures, SAP transactions, and safety practices.
Maintain the security and upkeep of the building and grounds so the property is neat and safe and meets Border States and government standards.
Maintain warehouse equipment and vehicles and ensure their safe operation in accordance with Border States, vendor, and applicable government standards.
Maintain current driver records to meet company requirements and state and federal regulations.
Ensure drivers meet Commercial Driver Licensing (CDL) requirements when operating trucks over 26,000 pounds.
Perform appropriate SAP functions to support efficient and accurate warehouse and delivery operations.
Perform Warehouse Associate duties.
Lead and coordinate activities associated with the inventory process.
Communicate with internal and external customers regarding orders, inventory, and deliveries.
Lead daily safety meetings, provide updates, and address concerns.
May complete cycle counts and inventory checks.
May perform delivery-driver duties as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or designee.