Warehouse Associate

Border States; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Time

Life Insurance

Job summary

Border States in Chantilly, VA, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support daily warehouse operations. You will receive freight, inspect for damages, and route items to correct stock locations while preparing orders for delivery.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely communication with carriers and internal teams. Applicants should have 2 years of warehouse experience, forklift familiarity, and basic SAP and Windows proficiency. This is an in-person, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work experience preferred.
• Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and knowledge of electrical products/systems is also preferred.
• If the employee will be driving, must be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license.
• PC working knowledge for Windows, internet, email and SAP software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receives incoming freight and checks the material for damages or shortages.
• Distributes material to the proper stock locations.
• Fills special orders and/or backorders as material is received.
• Coordinates deliveries with company trucks or carriers based on requests.
• Checks and packs material to be delivered.
• Maintains inventory stock locations and keeps shelves neat and orderly.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Planning & organizing

Customer service

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Tools

SAP

Windows OS

Job description

Employee-Owned. Customer-Driven.

Employee-Owned. Customer-Driven.

This position will report to: Nam Nguyen

Application Deadline: 11/13/2026

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.

This position will be located in: Chantilly, VA

This position is posted: Both Internally and Externally

Flexibility Option: In Person

Pay Range

• Individual compensation is determined based on several factors, including job-related skills and qualifications, education, relevant experience, work location, internal equity considerations, and the overall responsibilities of the position.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Associate supports the operation functions of the warehouse. Receives incoming freight and checks the material for damages or shortages. Distributes material to the proper stock locations. Fills special orders and/or backorders as material is received. Follows up with appropriate departments, carriers, and/or vendors on receiving discrepancies, damages, and shortages. Maintains assigned inventory stock locations making sure the material that is put away has the correct locator and the shelves are kept neat and orderly. Fills orders for delivery to customers. Informs proper departments of “stock outs”, inventory discrepancies, and other inventory problems or concerns.

Responsibilities

• Receives incoming freight and checks the material for damages or shortages.
• Distributes material to the proper stock locations.
• Fills special orders and/or backorders as material is received.
• Follows-up with appropriate departments, carriers, and/or vendors on receiving discrepancies, damages, and shortages.
• Checks and packs material to be delivered.
• Possesses a full understanding of truck routes and may coordinate deliveries with our own trucks, assigned freight companies, or other carriers based on special requests or the best way to ship material.
• Maintains shipping equipment and keeps work area clean and safe.
• Maintains assigned inventory stock locations making sure material put away has the correct locator and the shelves are kept neat and orderly.
• Fills orders for delivery to customers.
• Assures all batched managed material is labeled accurately and inventoried, as needed.
• Maintains delivery vehicle in clean, good working condition and monitors maintenance and mileage data, as appropriate.
• Maintains daily driver logs and vehicle inspection sheets, as appropriate.
• Operates and maintains all equipment in a safe manner and adheres to all local, state, and federal traffic and safety regulations.
• Supports the operations functions of the warehouse.
• Informs proper departments of “stock outs”, inventory discrepancies and other inventory problems or concerns.

Non-essential Functions

• May assist the City Desk and Will Call areas in providing customer service functions including, but not limited to, order entry, filling orders, processing returns, expediting, technical assistance, Will Call, and other functions, as needed.
• May provide delivery of material to customer sites.
• Assists with loading and unloading of trucks.
• Notifies supervisor of any building or equipment maintenance, repair needs, and/or any security concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work experience preferred.
• Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and knowledge of electrical products/systems is also preferred.
• If the employee will be driving, the following criteria must be met
  • candidate must be at least 21 years of age,
  • possess a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicle and a current medical certification may be required.
• 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.
• Excellent customer service skills including being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
• 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:

than 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:

than 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:

than 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:

than 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 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

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. Salary range $19 - $26 hourly.

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

• Criminal background check (required for all positions)
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
• Drug testing

The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.