Jobsite Material Coordinator - Reno, NV
This position is located in Reno, NV.
About the role
Join a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, empowering you to make decisions, find solutions, and receive rewards for your hard work. This role supports day-to-day operations at customer jobsites by coordinating material handling, inventory management, and logistics to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient operations across branch and customer locations. The position combines logistics coordination with strong customer communication, ensuring materials and inventory programs meet both internal performance goals and customer expectations.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates material deliveries, shipments, and transfers to customer sites and branch locations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company standards and safety regulations.
- Receives incoming freight and checks material for damage or shortages.
- Collaborates with others to ensure material is prepared, staged, or kitted for construction activities.
- Leads the setup, coordination, and ongoing management of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs, including warehouses, job boxes, trailers, containers, and vending solutions.
- Partners with customers and branch personnel on all additions, changes, and deletions to inventory; ensures clear communication and follow-through during implementation and maintenance.
- Maintains appropriate minimum and maximum inventory levels to meet customer demand while optimizing stock efficiency.
- Maintains project schedule with up-to-date inventory information.
- Manages field material requests and tracks back-ordered items.
- Receives, inspects, prepares, and stages material for delivery or installation; performs order picking, restocking, and returns processing as needed at the site.
- Monitors and evaluates VMI and logistics performance metrics to ensure service quality and alignment with customer goals.
- Operates and maintains warehouse and material handling equipment and vehicles safely and in compliance with company and government standards.
- Performs SAP or equivalent system functions to track inventory, process orders, and ensure accurate documentation of warehouse and delivery activities.
- Coordinates inventory control activities, including cycle counts, reconciliations, and adjustments.
- Maintains a high level of communication and teamwork.
- Participates in safety meetings and completes all required safety and customer training courses.
- Assists in planning and coordinating inbound and outbound shipments to align with project schedules.
- Consistently provides responsive, quality service to customers.
- Serves as a backup for warehouse and logistics functions when needed.
- Performs additional duties or special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Prefer a minimum of a two-year business/trade degree or equivalent 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 is required.
- Ability to use handheld technology.
- Working knowledge of PC for Windows, Internet, Email, and SAP software is a plus.
- Must have heavy material lifting experience.
- Knowledge of 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
- Technical ability to understand electrical systems and product applications.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking English).
- Ability to effectively plan and organize.
- Excellent customer service skills, including being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
- Ability to operate large material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
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 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 lbs. - Occasionally
- 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 lbs. - Occasionally
- 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 lbs. - Occasionally
- 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:
- Sitting - Frequently
- Standing - Frequently
- Walking - Frequently
- Bending/Stooping - Occasionally
- Crawling - Not at all
- Climbing/Walking Stairs - Occasionally
- Reaching - Continuously
- Crouching/Squatting - Occasionally
- Kneeling - Occasionally
- Balancing - Frequently
- Repetitive Motion - Occasionally
- Trunk Rotation - Occasionally
- Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally
- Handling - Continuously
- Fingering - Frequently
- Talking - Frequently
- Driving (forklift) - Frequently
- Desk Work - Occasionally
- Use of tools - Frequently
- Hearing - Continuously
- Exposure to adverse weather & temperature conditions - Frequently
- Travel - Frequently
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 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
- Bonuses upon achievement of branch and company goals