Border States is hiring: Warehouse Associate in Charlotte

Overview

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Location: Charlotte, NC. Application Deadline: 9/26/25. This position reports to: Ryan Snyder.

Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.

Employee-Owned. Customer-Driven.

This position is posted: Both Internally and Externally.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Associate supports the operation functions of the warehouse. Receives incoming freight and checks the material for damages or shortages. Distributes material to the proper stock locations. Fills special orders and/or backorders as material is received. Follows up with appropriate departments, carriers, and/or vendors on receiving discrepancies, damages, and shortages. Maintains assigned inventory stock locations making sure the material that is put away has the correct locator and the shelves are kept neat and orderly. Fills orders for delivery to customers. Informs proper departments of “stock outs”, inventory discrepancies, and other inventory problems or concerns.

Responsibilities

• Receives incoming freight and checks the material for damages or shortages.
• Distributes material to the proper stock locations.
• Fills special orders and/or backorders as material is received.
• Follows-up with appropriate departments, carriers, and/or vendors on receiving discrepancies, damages, and shortages.
• Checks and packs material to be delivered.
• Possesses a full understanding of truck routes and may coordinate deliveries with our own trucks, assigned freight companies, or other carriers based on special requests or the best way to ship material.
• Maintains shipping equipment and keeps work area clean and safe.
• Maintains assigned inventory stock locations making sure material put away has the correct locator and the shelves are kept neat and orderly.
• Fills orders for delivery to customers.
• Assures all batched managed material is labeled accurately and inventoried, as needed.
• Maintains delivery vehicle in clean, good working condition and monitors maintenance and mileage data, as appropriate.
• Maintains daily driver logs and vehicle inspection sheets, as appropriate.
• Operates and maintains all equipment in a safe manner and adheres to all local, state, and federal traffic and safety regulations.
• Supports the operations functions of the warehouse.
• Informs proper departments of “stock outs”, inventory discrepancies and other inventory problems or concerns.

Non-essential Functions

• May assist the City Desk and Will Call areas in providing customer service functions including, but not limited to, order entry, filling orders, processing returns, expediting, technical assistance, Will Call, and other functions, as needed.
• May provide delivery of material to customer sites.
• Assists with loading and unloading of trucks.
• Notifies supervisor of any building or equipment maintenance, repair needs, and/or any security concerns.
• Assists with other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Qualifications

• Two-years of work experience preferred.
• Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and knowledge of electrical products/systems is also preferred.
• If the employee will be driving, the following criteria must be met
  • candidate must be at least 21 years of age.
  • possess a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicle and a current medical certification may be required.
• PC working knowledge for Windows, internet, email and SAP software is a plus.

Skills And Abilities

• Works in a safe manner and follows Border States safety program guidelines and policies.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (reading, writing, and speaking in English).
• Ability to effectively plan and organize.
• Excellent customer service skills including being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
• Ability to perform all aspects of the job as accurately, efficiently, and safely as possible.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency): Occasionally 0 – 33%; Frequently 34 – 66%; Continuously 67 – 100%.
• Lift from Floor to Waist: 0-10 lbs, 10-25 lbs, 26-50 lbs, 51-75 lbs, 76-100 lbs; Occasional.
• Above Waist Lift: 0-10 lbs, 10-25 lbs, 26-50 lbs, 51-75 lbs, 76-100 lbs; Occasional.
• Unilateral Carry: 0-10 lbs, 10-25 lbs; Occasional. 26-50 lbs Not at all; 51-75 lbs Not at all; 76-100 lbs Not at all.
• Bilateral Carry: 0-10 lbs, 10-25 lbs, 26-50 lbs, 51-75 lbs; Occasional.

Physical Activity

• Sitting - Frequently
• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping - Occasionally
• Crawling - Not at all
• Climbing/Walking Stairs - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Crouching/Squatting - Occasionally
• Kneeling - Not at all
• Balancing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motion - Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally
• Handling - Continuously
• Fingering - Frequently
• Talking - Occasionally
• Driving - Frequently
• Desk Work - Occasionally
• Use of tools - Frequently
• Hearing - Continuously
• Exposure to adverse weather & temperature conditions - Frequently
• Travel - Not at all

Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Values, Mission, and Service Standards

As a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards. Border States provides value to our customers by delivering innovative product and supply chain solutions. We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do. Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.

Your Career

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Equal Opportunity

It’s not just the law. It’s something we’ve believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Wholesale

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