Border States
Border States is 100% employee‑owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.
Location:
Chicago, IL Application Deadline:
10/27/2025
Job Summary:
The Warehouse Associate supports the operational 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 from Floor to Waist:
Less than 10 lbs. – Occasionally
10 to 25 lbs. – Occasionally
26 to 50 lbs. – Occasionally
51 to 75 lbs. – Occasionally
76 to 100 lbs. – Occasionally
101+ lbs. – Occasionally
Above Waist Lift:
Less than 10 lbs. – Occasionally
10 to 25 lbs. – Occasionally
26 to 50 lbs. – Occasionally
51 to 75 lbs. – Occasionally
76 to 100 lbs. – Occasionally
101+ lbs. – Not at all
Unilateral Carry:
Less than 10 lbs. – Occasionally
10 to 25 lbs. – Occasionally
26 to 50 lbs. – Not at all
51 to 75 lbs. – Not at all
76 to 100 lbs. – Not at all
101+ lbs. – Not at all
Bilateral Carry:
Less than 10 lbs. – Occasionally
10 to 25 lbs. – Occasionally
26 to 50 lbs. – Occasionally
51 to 75 lbs. – Occasionally
76 to 100 lbs. – Not at all
101+ lbs. – Not at all
Physical Activity (typical day):
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 (fork lift) – Frequently
Desk Work – Occasionally
Use of tools – Frequently
Hearing – Continuously
Exposure to adverse weather & temperature – 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Border States is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre‑employment screenings:
Criminal background check (required for all positions)
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
Drug testing
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Location:
Chicago, IL Application Deadline:
10/27/2025
Job Summary:
The Warehouse Associate supports the operational 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 from Floor to Waist:
Less than 10 lbs. – Occasionally
10 to 25 lbs. – Occasionally
26 to 50 lbs. – Occasionally
51 to 75 lbs. – Occasionally
76 to 100 lbs. – Occasionally
101+ lbs. – Occasionally
Above Waist Lift:
Less than 10 lbs. – Occasionally
10 to 25 lbs. – Occasionally
26 to 50 lbs. – Occasionally
51 to 75 lbs. – Occasionally
76 to 100 lbs. – Occasionally
101+ lbs. – Not at all
Unilateral Carry:
Less than 10 lbs. – Occasionally
10 to 25 lbs. – Occasionally
26 to 50 lbs. – Not at all
51 to 75 lbs. – Not at all
76 to 100 lbs. – Not at all
101+ lbs. – Not at all
Bilateral Carry:
Less than 10 lbs. – Occasionally
10 to 25 lbs. – Occasionally
26 to 50 lbs. – Occasionally
51 to 75 lbs. – Occasionally
76 to 100 lbs. – Not at all
101+ lbs. – Not at all
Physical Activity (typical day):
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 (fork lift) – Frequently
Desk Work – Occasionally
Use of tools – Frequently
Hearing – Continuously
Exposure to adverse weather & temperature – 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Border States is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre‑employment screenings:
Criminal background check (required for all positions)
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
Drug testing
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