Warehouse Associate

Western States Equipment; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Western States Equipment in Idaho seeks a Warehouse Associate to support parts handling, order fulfillment, and customer care. You will keep the warehouse clean, receive and store parts, and accurately pick items for customer orders in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires basic math, familiarity with inventory systems, and an ability to work overtime or on call. You’ll join a safety‑focused team that values teamwork, on‑the‑job training, and dependable performance.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Six months’ experience with inventory management systems preferred.
• Experience delivering customer support in a warehouse/logistics setting.
• Must read, write, speak English; bilinguals may have additional compensation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general warehouse conditions: clean and orderly at all times.
• Receive and store parts and fill customer orders.
• Multitask effectively while working safely in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory counting

Math skills

Teamwork

Customer care commitments

Overtime/on-call

Education

High school diploma or GED

Inventory systems experience (WMS/ERP)

Customer support experience in warehouse/logistics

English proficiency

Tools

WMS/ERP systems

Job description

About Western States Equipment

Western States has a long legacy of providing quality equipment and excellent service to customers. Since 1956, our vision is to make our communities stronger, cleaner, and more productive, not just with our products and service – but through our people. We are committed to:

• The Power of our Purpose: “Building our Communities for a Better Tomorrow”
• Performance through our Values: SAFETY, EXCELLENCE, TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABLITY, and INNOVATION
• Customer and Employee Care Commitments: Conveying Warm and Empathy, Actively Listening, Building Trust, and Saying Thank You

About Western States Equipment

Western States has a long legacy of providing quality equipment and excellent service to customers. Since 1956, our vision is to make our communities stronger, cleaner, and more productive, not just with our products and service – but through our people. We are committed to:

• The Power of our Purpose: “Building our Communities for a Better Tomorrow”
• Performance through our Values: SAFETY, EXCELLENCE, TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABLITY, and INNOVATION
• Customer and Employee Care Commitments: Conveying Warm and Empathy, Actively Listening, Building Trust, and Saying Thank You

Why You’ll Like It Here

Recognized as one of the top private companies to work for, we put our employees first. We are fiercely committed to SAFETY and sending every employee, safely home, every single day. Our comprehensive benefits package and complete wellness programs include:

• Three weeks of accrued PTO to start, increases with tenure
• Company paid health care premium option for employees
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness dollars
  • 401k with company match and profit sharing
  • Educational reimbursements, tool loans, and safety & tooling dollars
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Care Leave

  What We’re Looking For

  THINK-ACT-BE SAFE - At Western States, we empower every employee, every day to work and promote a safe environment to ensure all employees, vendors, and clients have a safe work environment while adhering to all applicable procedures and standards. This includes maintaining clean/clutter free personal work areas and wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE) as identified in safety policy.

  Full Summary

  The Warehouse Associate specializes in customer care and is responsible for the general condition of the warehouse by keeping it clean and orderly at all times. Duties include receiving and storing parts and filling customer orders, with the ability to multitask, and to work safely in a fast-paced environment.

  Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

  • General knowledge in forklift and material handling equipment operation.
  • Ability to pull and package parts to fulfill customer orders timely and accurately.
  • Must be able to accurately count inventory and perform basic math as part of daily tasks.
  • Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with others through teamwork.
  • Must adhere to WSECO’s Customer and Employee Care Commitments.
  • Ability to work overtime and on call.

  Education And Experience

  • Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
  • Minimum of six months’ experience using inventory management systems (e.g., WMS, ERP) preferred.
  • Experience providing excellent customer support in a warehouse or logistics environment.
  • Must be able to speak, read, comprehend, and write in English. Additional compensation offered for Bi-Lingual candidates.

  Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this classification.

  This position has been identified as Safety Sensitive.