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 : Amarillo , TX

Job Summary

Supports the operation functions at designated work sites. Provides delivery of material and services to customer sites, maintains equipment and daily equipment logs, maintains forklift inspection reports, and receives, checks and packs material to be delivered.

Performs inventory functions including, order filling, stocking, cycle counts, processing returns and shipping and receiving.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Provide delivery of material and services to customer sites.
• Maintain equipment in clean, good working condition and monitors maintenance and mileage data.
• Maintains daily equipment logs and daily forklift inspection reports.
• Observes and adheres to all local, state, and federal DOT regulations.
• Receives, checks and packs material to be delivered.
• Performs Inventory functions including, but not limited to, order filling, stocking, and cycle counts, processing returns, receiving and shipping, as needed.
• Assists with loading and unloading material at designated work sites and branch and customer locations.

Non-essential Functions

• Uses handheld computer technology as required to receive, put-away, issue and other tasks as required.
• Completes required BSE and Customer required training to enter customer work site(s).
• Completes required OSHA Safety Training prior to entering customer’s work site(s).

Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of a two-year business / trade degree or equivalent in work experience.
• Prior construction experience including large equipment or forklift operation is required.
• Good knowledge of electrical products / systems is preferred.
• Minimum of 21 years of age is required.
• A valid Class A CDL driver’s license for the state of residence along with a current medical certification is a PLUS.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English required.
• Working knowledge of PC for Windows, Internet, Email and SAP software is a plus.
• Must have heavy material lifting experience.
• Knowledge of Rigging safety is a plus.
• Knowledge will include personal protective equipment, equipment inspection, hazard assessment, slings and hitches, hand signals, load charts and angles.
• Knowledge of securing all loads to flatbed trailers is a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (reading, writing and speaking English)
• Ability to effectively plan and organize.
• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.
• Ability to be experienced, safe, and efficient operators of large material handling equipment.

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 100 locations in 24 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.

Mission

Border States provides value to our customers by delivering innovative product and supply chain solutions.

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 : 2024-03-22