Warehouse Associate - Wire Cutter

Border States; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Time

Personal Leave time and more!

Job summary

Border States is hiring a Warehouse Associate – Wire Cutter in Phoenix, AZ to support wire cutting operations. You will run the wire machine, identify wire by reel labels, maintain batch codes, and maximize cuts per reel while keeping logs and inspection sheets up to date.

You will fill orders, assist with backorders, and coordinate with other departments to resolve damages or shortages, while upholding safety and house rules in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• 2 year business/trade degree or equivalent work experience.
• Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and knowledge of electrical products/systems preferred.
• If the employee will be driving, candidate must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• PC working knowledge for Windows, Internet, email, and SAP software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate the wire machine in a safe and effective manner.
• Identify wire based on reel labels and maintain batch codes.
• Identify top and bottom footages on cuts completed.
• Update and maintain the wire cut log.
• Fill special orders and/or backorders as material is received.
• Follows‑up with appropriate departments for wire material damages and shortages.
• Distributes material to the proper stock locations.
• Checks and packs material to be delivered.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area for a safe work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

English communication

Independent worker

Education

2 year business/trade degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Windows/Internet/Email

Job description

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Application Deadline

Posted Until Filled

Job Summary

The Warehouse Associate – Wire Cutter supports the operation functions of wire cutting in the warehouse. Runs the wire machine and maximizes cuts per reel. Identifies specific wire based on reel labels and maintains batch codes. Identifies top and bottom footages on cuts completed. Updates and maintains the wire cut log and daily wire machine inspection sheets. Fills special orders and/or backorders as material is received. Fills orders for delivery to customers. Follows up with appropriate departments for wire‑material damages and shortages.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Runs the wire machine in a safe and effective manner.
• Identifies specific wire based on reel labels and maintains batch codes.
• Identifies top and bottom footages on cuts completed.
• Performs basic math to maximize cuts per master reel.
• Updates and maintains the wire cut log.
• Maintains daily wire machine inspection sheets, as appropriate.
• Maintains/utilizes partial reels/coils to fill customer orders.
• Distributes material to the proper stock locations.
• Fills special orders and/or backorders as material is received.
• Follows‑up with appropriate departments for wire material damages and shortages.
• Checks and packs material to be delivered.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area for a safe work environment.
• 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.
• 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 picking/packing orders for customers as needed.
• Assists with loading and unloading of trucks.
• Notifies supervisor of any building or equipment maintenance, repair needs, and/or any security concerns.
• Assists with other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Qualifications

• 2 year business/trade degree or equivalent work experience.
• Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and knowledge of electrical products/systems 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 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.
• Ability to meet very strict deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform consistently.
• Ability to work independently or with a small team.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (reading, writing, and speaking in English).
• Ability to effectively plan and organize.
• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
• Ability to perform all aspects of the job as accurately and efficiently and safely as possible.

Physical Requirements

Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%

• Lift from Floor to Waist:
  • < 10 lbs. - Frequently
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 101 + lbs. - Occasionally
• Above Waist Lift:
  • < 10 lbs. - Frequently
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all
• Unilateral Carry:
  • < 10 lbs. - Frequently
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
  • 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. - Frequently
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently
  • 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) – Occasionally
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) – Frequently
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) – Frequently
• Bending/Stooping (downward and forward) – Frequently
• 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
• Crouching/Squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) – Occasionally
• 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) – Frequently
• Trunk Rotation (movement in any direction, whether standing or sitting, with at least one foot stationary and the shells) – Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) – Frequently
• Handling (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) – Continuously
• Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers) – Frequently
• Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) – Occasionally
• Driving (the control and operation of a fork lift) – Occasionally
• 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 – Occasionally
• 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.

Benefits

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.