What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Center Supervisor - Inbound 6:30 am - 3:00 pm position 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: Fargo, ND
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
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 DC Supervisor - Inbound oversees the receiving and putaway processes to ensure timely, accurate, and safe handling of incoming vendor deliveries. This role directs warehouse associates in unloading, storing, and verifying shipments, while coordinating with inventory control and quality assurance teams to resolve discrepancies. The supervisor ensures proper inventory storage, equipment maintenance, and facility safety in compliance with company and regulatory standards. Additionally, they provide training, coaching, and daily safety leadership to support operational excellence and effective communication with internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%
Lift from Floor to Waist: < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally10 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:
< than 10 lbs. - Occasionally10 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:
< than 10 lbs. - Occasionally10 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:
< than 10 lbs. - Occasionally10 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:
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 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:
This position will be located in: Fargo, ND
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
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 DC Supervisor - Inbound oversees the receiving and putaway processes to ensure timely, accurate, and safe handling of incoming vendor deliveries. This role directs warehouse associates in unloading, storing, and verifying shipments, while coordinating with inventory control and quality assurance teams to resolve discrepancies. The supervisor ensures proper inventory storage, equipment maintenance, and facility safety in compliance with company and regulatory standards. Additionally, they provide training, coaching, and daily safety leadership to support operational excellence and effective communication with internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Provides leadership, feedback, coaching, and training to team members to improve performance, meet operational goals, and ensure adherence to safety policies and operational best practices.
- Supervises the inbound team to ensure timely and accurate receiving, deconsolidation, and putaway of vendor deliveries.
- Directs and supports associates in unloading and storing products using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
- Monitors and verifies the accuracy of incoming shipments, ensuring items match purchase orders and quality standards.
- Coordinates with inventory control and quality assurance teams to ensure discrepancies or damages are promptly addressed.
- Ensures that all inventory is properly stored according to layout plans and safety standards.
- Arranges training and/or mentoring in Border States procedures, Warehouse Management System (WMS) 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 Border States and government standards.
- Responsible for the maintenance and safe operations of all warehouse equipment and vehicles in accordance with Border States and/or any government standards.
- Leads daily safety meetings and updates and addresses concerns.
- Communicates with internal customers on orders, inventory, and deliveries as needed.
- May perform the duties of Distribution Center Associates, as needed.
- Assists in cross-training associates assigned to other areas of the warehouse.
- Coordinates with other supervisors to ensure smooth flow across all warehouse functions.
- Helps identify and implement process improvements to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Participates in cross-departmental meetings to address any operational challenges and discuss process enhancements.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.
- Minimum 2-year business/trade degree or the equivalent in work experience.
- Prior supervisory experience with minimum 3 years of prior warehouse distribution experience preferred.
- Must have a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, including cycle counting, picking, packing, and shipping.
- Good knowledge of electrical products or systems preferred.
- Prior experience operating a forklift or other warehouse equipment 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.
- Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and supply chain logistics preferred.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively plan and organize.
- Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%
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
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 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