Border States Electric

Warehouse Manager

Sioux Falls, SD

About This Job

Flexibility Option:

Job Req Id: 30398

Description:

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: Sioux Falls, SD

Job Summary

The Warehouse Manager leads and manages the operations, activities, and employees of the warehouse in providing services to our customers. Manages and oversees all activities associated with the warehouse and delivery areas. Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds so the property is neat, safe, and within Border States and government standards. Ensures the supervisor manages their team effectively so the warehouse is run efficiently. Leads and manages the activities associated with our inventory process.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

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Leads and manages the operations, activities, and employees of the warehouse in providing services to our customers.

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Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds so the property is neat, safe, and within Border States and government standards.

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Oversees the supervisor responsible for safety and maintenance of all warehouse equipment and vehicles in accordance with Border States, our vendors, and/or any government standards.

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Ensures the supervisor manages their team effectively so the warehouse is run efficiently.

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Optimizes delivery routes for efficiency and being customer centric.

Non-essential Functions

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Leads and manages the activities associated with our inventory process.

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Completes cycle counting, controls inventory shortage, and manages product expiration.

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Ensures driver records are updated as needed to satisfy Border States and state and federal requirements.

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Ensures all drivers meet Commercial Driver Licensing (CDL) requirements if they drive trucks that are above 26,000 pounds.

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Other duties as designated by manager or other designate.

Qualifications

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Four-year business or related degree or the equivalent in work experience.

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Prior management experience with a minimum of five years of prior warehouse distribution and/or city desk experience preferred.

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Good knowledge of electrical products or systems highly desired.

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Must have a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles.

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Prior experience operating a forklift is preferred.

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Ability to read, write and speak in English required.

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Prefer strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), Internet, Email and SAP software.

Skills and Abilities

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Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills.

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Ability to effectively plan and organize.

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Excellent customer service skills including being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.

Physical Requirements

Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):

Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%

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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

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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

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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

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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:

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Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently

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Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Occasionally

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Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Occasionally

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Bending/Stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally

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Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all

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Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Occasionally

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Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently

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Crouching/Squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally

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Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Not at all

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Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently

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Repetitive Motion (substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Occasionally

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Trunk Rotation (movement in any direction, whether standing or sitting, with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) - Occasionally

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Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally

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Handling (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously

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Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently

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Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Occasionally

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Driving (the control and operation of a fork lift) - Frequently

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Desk Work (tasks generally performed at a desk, including use of a computer, printer, fax machine, telephone and other office equipment) - Occasionally

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Use of tools (safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging, and shipping parts) - Frequently

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Hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously

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Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Frequently

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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.

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