Job Description

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:

Fargo, ND or Remote.

Application Deadline: Posted Until Filled

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

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The Warehouse Operations Specialist supports daily warehouse activities and assists in implementing standardized processes and technology solutions. This role is ideal for individuals looking to build a career in supply chain and warehouse operations, with opportunities to learn best practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

TRAVEL - 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

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Essential Functions

Assists in documenting and following standardized warehouse processes. Supports training efforts for warehouse team members by helping prepare materials and coordinate sessions. Collaborates with regional teams to gather feedback and identify improvement opportunities. Helps implement warehouse optimization strategies, including inventory controls and workflow improvements. Participates in technology rollouts and provide feedback on usability and effectiveness. Uses basic data tools to support slotting strategies and warehouse layout planning. Contributes to improving the warehouse employee experience through feedback and support. Assists in collecting and maintaining accurate warehouse data, including product and bin location information. Travels frequently to branch locations to support project implementation and training.
Non-essential Functions

Attends internal training sessions and industry webinars to learn about warehouse trends. Supports other warehouse-related projects and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

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Associate degree or coursework in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field preferred. Forklift certification or willingness to obtain. 2 years of experience in warehouse operations or logistics. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Skills and Abilities

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Willingness to learn warehouse systems and equipment. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Good communication and teamwork abilities. Problem-solving mindset and openness to feedback. Ability to work with diverse teams and adapt to changing environments.

Physical Requirements

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Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:

Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently 34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%

Lift from Waist:

+ < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
+ 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
+ 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
+ 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
+ 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
+ 100+ lbs. - Not at all

Lift from Floor:

+ < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
+ 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
+ 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
+ 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
+ 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
+ 100+ lbs. - Not at all

Carried for Distance:

+ < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
+ 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
+ 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
+ 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
+ 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
+ 100+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

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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) -

Not at all

Kneeling

(bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) -

Occasionally

Balancing

(maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) -

Occcasionally

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) -

Frequently

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) -

Frequently

Use of tools

(safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging, and shipping parts) -

Occasionally

Hearing

(perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) -

Continuously

Exposure

(to adverse weather & temperature conditions) -

Occasionally

Travel

(travel needed to perform job duties) -

Frequently

Additional Information

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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. Salary range is $55,600 - $78,100.00 based on experience.

Our History

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 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. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. 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

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.