Warehouse Associate Job at Border States in Kansas City

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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, ensuring the material 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.
• Maintains shipping equipment and keeps the work area clean and safe.
• Maintains inventory stock locations with correct locators and orderly shelves.
• Fills orders for delivery to customers and informs relevant departments of stock outs or inventory issues.
• Maintains delivery vehicle in clean, good working condition and monitors maintenance data as appropriate.
• Operates and maintains equipment in a safe manner and adheres to safety regulations.

Non-essential Functions

• May assist the City Desk and Will Call areas with customer service functions, order entry, returns processing, and related tasks.
• May provide delivery of material to customer sites and assist with loading/unloading of trucks.
• Notifies supervisor of building or equipment maintenance, repair needs, or 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 preferred.
• If 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; 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 in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to plan and organize effectively.
• Excellent customer service skills: competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
• Ability to perform all aspects of the job accurately, efficiently, and safely.

Physical Requirements

Lift and carry requirements vary by weight and frequency. Typical requirements include occasional lifting from floor to waist (<10–25 lbs), frequent lifting (10–25 lbs), and occasional heavier lifting as needed. The role involves standing, walking, bending, reaching, handling, driving (forklift), and exposure to typical warehouse conditions. Travel is not a general requirement.

Additional Information

This job description is a summary of duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform essential duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Wholesale