Yard Coordinator in Brighton

Operates forklift machinery to lift load or move material as directed. Maintains equipment and daily equipment logs and maintains forklift inspection reports. Supports logistic operations by receiving, checking and packing material to be delivered and assisting with inventory functions including order filling, stocking, cycle counts and processing returns.

Responsibilities

• Inspects machinery and assesses the work area before operations to ensure safety.
• Takes proper precautionary measures when operating machinery.
• Operates forklift machinery to lift load or move material.
• Works in an outdoor environment in varying weather conditions.
• Maintains equipment in clean good working condition and monitors maintenance and mileage data.
• Reports any maintenance or issues.
• Maintains daily equipment logs and daily forklift inspection reports.

Non-essential functions

• Supports essential logistic operations through storage, transportation and repairing equipment.
• Assists in inventory functions including cycle counts and processing returns.
• Cleans and maintains all work areas from trash and clutter.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate.

Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of a two-year business/trade degree or equivalent in work experience.
• Good knowledge of electrical products/systems is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English required.
• Working knowledge of PC for Windows, Internet, Email and SAP software is a plus.
• Prior experience with Bill of Ladings, purchase orders and shipping documents preferred.
• Must have large forklift and heavy material experience.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Rigging safety preferred.
• Knowledge of securing all loads to flatbed trailers preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (reading, writing and speaking English).
• Ability to effectively plan and organize your day and work area.
• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.
• Ability to be experienced, safe and efficient operators of large material handling equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency): Occasionally 0-33%; Frequently 34-66%; Continuously 67-100%.
• Physical Activity Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: Sitting - Frequently; Standing - Occasionally; Walking - Occasionally; Bending/Stooping - Occasionally; Climbing/Walking Stairs - Occasionally; Reaching - Frequently; Crouching/Squatting - Occasionally; Balancing - Frequently; Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally; Handling - Continuously; Fingering - Frequently; Talking - Occasionally; Driving - Frequently; Desk Work - Occasionally; Use of tools - Frequently; Hearing - Continuously; Exposure - Frequently.

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.

The pay range for this position is $43,638/yr - $62,400/yr depending on experience.

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 extraordinary 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.

Values

As a Border States employee-owner, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.

Your career

Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. 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!

Equal Opportunity For All: It's not just something we've believed in since our value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.

Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace: Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings: Criminal background check (required for all positions), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving), Drug testing.