Border States
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Border States . Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Chicago, IL Application Deadline: November 5, 2025. 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. Job Summary
The Warehouse Associate - Wire Cutter supports the operation functions of wire cutting in the warehouse. Runs the wire machine and maximizes cuts per reel. Identifies specific wire based on reel labels and maintains batch codes. Identifies top and bottom footages on cuts completed. Updates and maintains the wire cut log and daily wire machine inspection sheets. Fills special orders and/or backorders as material is received. Fills orders for delivery to customers. Follows up with appropriate departments for wire-material damages and shortages. Responsibilities
Essential Functions Runs the wire machine in a safe and effective manner. Identifies specific wire based on reel labels and maintains batch codes. Identifies top and bottom footages on cuts completed. Performs basic math to maximize cuts per master reel. Updates and maintains the wire cut log. Maintains daily wire machine inspection sheets, as appropriate. Maintains/utilizes partial reels/coils to fill customer orders. Distributes material to the proper stock locations. Fills special orders and/or backorders as material is received. Follows up with appropriate departments for wire material damages and shortages. Checks and packs material to be delivered. Maintains a clean and organized work area for a safe work environment. 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. Operates and maintains all equipment in a safe manner and adheres to all local, state, and federal 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 picking/packing orders for customers as needed. 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
2 year business/trade degree or equivalent work experience. Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and knowledge of electrical products/systems 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 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. Ability to meet very strict deadlines. Attention to detail and ability to perform consistently. Ability to work independently or with a small team. Excellent interpersonal communication (reading, writing, and speaking in English). Ability to effectively plan and organize. Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged. Ability to perform all aspects of the job as accurately and efficiently and safely as possible. Physical Requirements
Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency): Occassionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100% Lift from Floor to Waist: less than 10 lbs. - Frequently 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally 101+ lbs. - Occasionally Above Waist Lift: less than 10 lbs. - Frequently 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally 101+ lbs. - Not at all Unilateral Carry: less than 10 lbs. - Frequently 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 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. - Frequently 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 101+ lbs. - Not at all Physical Activity
Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: Sitting - Occasionally Standing - Frequently Walking - Frequently Bending/Stooping - Frequently Crawling - Not at all Climbing/Walking Stairs - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Crouching/Squatting - Occasionally Kneeling - Not at all Balancing - Frequently Repetitive Motion - Frequently Trunk Rotation - Frequently Pushing/Pulling - Frequently Handling - Continuously Fingering - Frequently Talking - Occasionally Driving - Occasionally Desk Work - Occasionally Use of tools - Frequently Hearing - Continuously Exposure to adverse weather & temperature conditions - Occasionally 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
Equal Opportunity For All: 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 The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.
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Join to apply for the
Warehouse Associate - Wire Cutter
role at
Border States . Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Chicago, IL Application Deadline: November 5, 2025. 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. Job Summary
The Warehouse Associate - Wire Cutter supports the operation functions of wire cutting in the warehouse. Runs the wire machine and maximizes cuts per reel. Identifies specific wire based on reel labels and maintains batch codes. Identifies top and bottom footages on cuts completed. Updates and maintains the wire cut log and daily wire machine inspection sheets. Fills special orders and/or backorders as material is received. Fills orders for delivery to customers. Follows up with appropriate departments for wire-material damages and shortages. Responsibilities
Essential Functions Runs the wire machine in a safe and effective manner. Identifies specific wire based on reel labels and maintains batch codes. Identifies top and bottom footages on cuts completed. Performs basic math to maximize cuts per master reel. Updates and maintains the wire cut log. Maintains daily wire machine inspection sheets, as appropriate. Maintains/utilizes partial reels/coils to fill customer orders. Distributes material to the proper stock locations. Fills special orders and/or backorders as material is received. Follows up with appropriate departments for wire material damages and shortages. Checks and packs material to be delivered. Maintains a clean and organized work area for a safe work environment. 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. Operates and maintains all equipment in a safe manner and adheres to all local, state, and federal 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 picking/packing orders for customers as needed. 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
2 year business/trade degree or equivalent work experience. Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and knowledge of electrical products/systems 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 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. Ability to meet very strict deadlines. Attention to detail and ability to perform consistently. Ability to work independently or with a small team. Excellent interpersonal communication (reading, writing, and speaking in English). Ability to effectively plan and organize. Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged. Ability to perform all aspects of the job as accurately and efficiently and safely as possible. Physical Requirements
Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency): Occassionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100% Lift from Floor to Waist: less than 10 lbs. - Frequently 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally 101+ lbs. - Occasionally Above Waist Lift: less than 10 lbs. - Frequently 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally 101+ lbs. - Not at all Unilateral Carry: less than 10 lbs. - Frequently 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 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. - Frequently 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 101+ lbs. - Not at all Physical Activity
Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: Sitting - Occasionally Standing - Frequently Walking - Frequently Bending/Stooping - Frequently Crawling - Not at all Climbing/Walking Stairs - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Crouching/Squatting - Occasionally Kneeling - Not at all Balancing - Frequently Repetitive Motion - Frequently Trunk Rotation - Frequently Pushing/Pulling - Frequently Handling - Continuously Fingering - Frequently Talking - Occasionally Driving - Occasionally Desk Work - Occasionally Use of tools - Frequently Hearing - Continuously Exposure to adverse weather & temperature conditions - Occasionally 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
Equal Opportunity For All: 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 The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.
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