Distribution Center Warehouse Associate - Outbound 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Uses appropriate material handling equipment such as stock pickers, reach trucks, or forklifts to complete assigned tasks.
• Accurately picks items per pick lists or WMS instructions using RF handhelds.
• Labels and organizes picked items for downstream packing or shipping.
• Fills special and back-orders as material is received.
• Inspects items for defects, verifies contents against packing lists/WMS, packs securely with appropriate materials, labels packages correctly, and confirms item and quantity accuracy within the WMS.
• Notifies supervisor of inventory discrepancies, damaged goods, or shortages.
• Communicates with warehouse teams regarding packaging supply needs or order discrepancies.
• Safely operates material handling equipment (stock pickers, reach truck, forklifts), follows all safety procedures, and maintains a clean, organized work environment.
• Ensures timely and accurate shipping of orders, assists with workload balancing, and supports cross-functional warehouse activities as needed.
• Stages completed orders correctly, labels and prepares shipments, and works with logistics and transportation teams to ensure optimal shipment timing and accuracy.

Non-essential Functions

• Notifies supervisor of any building or equipment maintenance, repair needs, and/or any security concerns.
• Supports the operations functions of the distribution center.
• Assists with other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor/manager.
• Supports operational flow during peak times or staff shortages.
• Cross trains in other operations areas such as receiving, putaway, AutoStore, or inventory control.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work experience preferred.
• Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift or stock picker operation preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical products/systems preferred.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is a plus.
• PC working knowledge for Windows, Internet, email, and SAP software is a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Works in a safe manner and follows Border States safety program guidelines and policies.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (reading, writing, and speaking in English).
• Ability to effectively plan and organize.
• Ability to perform all aspects of the job as accurately, efficiently, and safely as possible.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
  • Occasionally 0–33%
  • Frequently 34–66%
  • Continuously 67–100%
• Lift from Floor to Waist:
  • < 10 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 10–25 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 26–50 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 51–75 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 76–100 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 101+ lbs. – Occasionally
• Above Waist Lift:
  • < 10 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 10–25 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 26–50 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 51–75 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 76–100 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 101+ lbs. – Not at all
• Unilateral Carry:
  • < 10 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 10–25 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 26–50 lbs. – Not at all
  • 51–75 lbs. – Not at all
  • 76–100 lbs. – Not at all
  • 101+ lbs. – Not at all
• Bilateral Carry:
  • < 10 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 10–25 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 26–50 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 51–75 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 76–100 lbs. – Not at all
  • 101+ lbs. – Not at all
• Physical Activity Frequency:
  • Sitting – Frequently
  • Standing – Occasionally
  • Walking – Occasionally
  • Bending/Stooping – Occasionally
  • Crawling – Not at all
  • Climbing/Walking Stairs – Occasionally
  • Reaching – Frequently
  • Crouching/Squatting – Occasionally
  • Kneeling – Not at all
  • Balancing – Frequently
  • Repetitive Motion – Occasionally
  • Trunk Rotation – Occasionally
  • Pushing/Pulling – Occasionally
  • Handling – Continuously
  • Fingering – Frequently
  • Talking – Occasionally
  • Driving – Frequently
  • Desk Work – Occasionally
  • Use of tools – Frequently
  • Hearing – Continuously
  • Exposure to adverse weather & temperature conditions – Frequently
  • Travel – Not at all

Benefits

• 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

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