Supv warehouse

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 : Hobbs , NM

Job Summary

Leads and supervises the day-to-day operations of the Warehouse in providing warehouse and delivery services. Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds and safe operations of all warehouse equipment and vehicles.

Performs the duties of the Warehouse Associate. Maintains current driver’s records. Performs the appropriate SAP functions to ensure the warehouse and deliveries run efficiently and accurately.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Promotes and builds customer service through teamwork with Account Managers, CSR’s, City Desk and will Call personnel.
• Arranges training and / or mentoring in BSE procedures, SAP transactions and safety for the best operations practices.
• Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds so that the property is neat and safe within BSE and government standards.
• Responsible for the maintenance and safe operations of all warehouse equipment and vehicles in accordance with BSE, our vendors and / or any government standards.
• Maintains current driver’s records to satisfy our requirements and the requirements of all state and federal regulations.
• Ensures all drivers meet Commercial Driver Licensing (CDL) requirements if they drive trucks that are above 26,000 lbs.
• Performs the appropriate SAP functions to ensure the warehouse and deliveries run as efficiently and accurately as possible.
• Performs the duties of the Warehouse Associate.
• Leads and coordinates activities associated with our inventory process.
• Communicates with internal and external customers on orders, inventory, and deliveries, etc.
• Leads daily safety meetings and updates and addresses concerns.

Non-essential Functions

• May complete cycle counts and inventory checks.
• May perform the duties of the delivery drivers, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a two-year business / trade degree or the equivalent in work experience.
• Prior supervisory experience with a minimum of three years of prior warehouse distribution and / or city desk experience preferred.
• Required experience to coach drivers in ride along or drive cam vehicle handling opportunities.
• Good knowledge of electrical products or systems preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles.
• Prior experience operating a forklift is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English required.
• Strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), Internet, Email and SAP software preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and reading skills
• 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% Frequently 34 66% Continuously : 67 100%

• Lift from Floor to Waist :
• 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 :
• 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 :
• 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 :
• 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

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day :

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Occasionally
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Occasionally
• Bending / Stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
• Climbing / Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Occasionally
• Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
• Crouching / Squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
• Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Not at all
• Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently
• Repetitive Motion (substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers) - Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation (movement in any direction, whether standing or sitting, with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
• Pushing / Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
• Handling (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
• Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently
• Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Occasionally
• Driving (the control and operation of a fork lift) - Frequently
• Desk Work (tasks generally performed at a desk, including use of a computer, printer, fax machine, telephone and other office equipment) - Occasionally
• Use of tools (safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging, and shipping parts) - Frequently
• Hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
• Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Frequently
• Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - 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.

Our History

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with over 120 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills.

We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries.

We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers.

Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers’ needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do.

We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.

Values

As a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.

Our Purpose

We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.

Service Philosophy

We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.

Service Standards

Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .

Your career

Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?

Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to :

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity

FSA & HSA

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Disability Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Time

Personal Leave time and more!

Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.

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

Last updated : 2024-08-21