Warehouse Assistant
Border States Electric Supply - Albertville, MN
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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: Albertville , MN Job Summary The Warehouse Assistant 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 Essential Functions 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 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. Supports the operations functions of the warehouse. Informs proper departments of 'stock outs', inventory discrepancies and other inventory problems or concerns. Works in a safe manner and follows Border States safety program guidelines and policies. Performs all aspects of the job as accurately and efficiently and safely as possible. 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. 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 Candidate must be at least 16 years of age or older. PC working knowledge for Windows, Internet, email and SAP software is a plus. Skills and Abilities Motivated self-starter. Positive attitude and communication style with colleagues throughout organization. Ability to work well, and accurately, under pressure Attention to detail. Team player; willing to step in where needed. Strong work-ethic and extremely trustworthy. 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. Physical Requirements Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency): Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100% Lift from Floor to Waist:
Created: 2024-09-23