Border States Industries, Inc. Odessa , TX 79760
Posted 4 days ago
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: Odessa , TX
Job Summary
Leads and manages the operations, activities and employees of the Warehouse in providing services to our customers. Manages and oversees all activities associated with the Warehouse and Delivery areas. Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds so the property is neat, safe and within BSE and government standards. Ensures the supervisor manages their team effectively so the warehouse is run efficiently. Leads and manages the activities associated with our inventory process.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Leads and manages the operations, activities and employees of the Warehouse in providing services to our customers.
Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds so the property is neat, safe and within BSE and government standards.
Oversees the supervisor responsible for safety and maintenance of all warehouse equipment and vehicles in accordance with BSE, our vendors and/or any government standards.
Ensures the supervisor manages their team effectively so the warehouse is run efficiently.
Optimizes delivery routes for efficiency and being customer centric.
Non-essential Functions
Leads and manages the activities associated with our inventory process.
Completes cycle counting, controls inventory shortage and manages product expiration
Ensures driver records are updated as needed to satisfy BSE and state and federal requirements
Ensures all drivers meet Commercial Driver Licensing (CDL) requirements if they drive trucks that are above 26,000 lbs.
Other duties as designated by manager or other designate.
Qualifications
Four-year business or related degree or the equivalent in work experience.
Prior management experience with a minimum of five years of prior warehouse distribution and/or city desk experience preferred.
Good knowledge of electrical products or systems highly desired.
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.
Prefer strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), Internet, Email and SAP software.
Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, reading, and customer service 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%
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)
Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
Crouching/Squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine)
Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently
Repetitive Motion (substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers)
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)
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)
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)
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. 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
Border States Industries, Inc.