{"id":1182195,"url":"https://alion.io/job/borderstates-warehouse-associate-wire-cutter","title":"Warehouse Associate - Wire Cutter","company":{"id":14128,"name":"Border States","domain":"borderstates.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/borderstates","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Maple Grove, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":20,"max":30,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":60000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"Windows","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T07:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T18:41:32Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"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.\nThis position will be located in: Maple Grove, MN\nApplication Deadline: Posted Until Filled\nPlease note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.\nJob Summary\nThe 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.\nResponsibilities\nEssential Functions\nRuns the wire machine in a safe and effective manner.\nIdentifies specific wire based on reel labels and maintains batch codes.\nIdentifies top and bottom footages on cuts completed. \nPerforms basic math to maximize cuts per master reel.\nUpdates and maintains the wire cut log.\nMaintains daily wire machine inspection sheets, as appropriate.\nMaintains/utilizes partial reels/coils to fill customer orders.\nDistributes material to the proper stock locations. \nFills special orders and/or backorders as material is received. \nFollows-up with appropriate departments for wire material damages and shortages. \nChecks and packs material to be delivered. \nMaintains a clean and organized work area for a safe work environment.\nMaintains assigned inventory stock locations making sure material put away has the correct locator and the shelves are kept neat and orderly. \nFills orders for delivery to customers. \nAssures all batched managed material is labeled accurately and inventoried, as needed.\nOperates and maintains all equipment in a safe manner and adheres to all local, state, and federal traffic and safety regulations.\nSupports the operations functions of the warehouse.\nInforms proper departments of “stock outs”, inventory discrepancies, and other inventory problems or concerns.\nNon-essential Functions\nMay assist picking/packing orders for customers as needed. \nAssists with loading and unloading of trucks. \nNotifies supervisor of any building or equipment maintenance, repair needs, and/or any security concerns.\nAssists with other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor/manager.\nQualifications\n2 year business/trade degree or equivalent work experience.\nPrior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and knowledge of electrical products/systems preferred. \nIf the employee will be driving, the following criteria must be met - candidate must be at least 21 years of age, \n possess a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicle and current medical certification may be required. \n\nPC working knowledge for Windows, Internet, email, and SAP software is a plus. \nSkills and Abilities\nWorks in a safe manner and follows Border States safety program guidelines and policies.\nAbility to meet very strict deadlines.\nAttention to detail and ability to perform consistently.\nAbility to work independently or with a small team.\nExcellent interpersonal communication (reading, writing, and speaking in English). \nAbility to effectively plan and organize. \nExcellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.\nAbility to perform all aspects of the job as accurately and efficiently and safely as possible.\nPhysical Requirements\nLift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):\nOccasionally 0 - 33% Frequently 34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%\nLift from Floor to Waist:< than 10 lbs. - Frequently\n10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently\n26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently\n51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally\n76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally\n101 + lbs. - Occasionally\n\nAbove Waist Lift:< than 10 lbs. - Frequently\n10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently\n26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently\n51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally \n76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally\n101+ lbs. - Not at all\n\nUnilateral Carry:< than 10 lbs. - Frequently\n10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently\n26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all\n51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all \n76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all\n101+ lbs. - Not at all\n\nBilateral Carry:< than 10 lbs. - Frequently\n10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently\n26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently\n51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally\n76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all\n101+ lbs. - Not at all\n\nPhysical Activity\nFrequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:\n Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Occasionally\n Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently\n Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently\n Bending/Stooping (downward and forward) - Frequently\n Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all\n Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Occasionally\n Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently\n Crouching/Squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally\n Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Not at all\n Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently\n Repetitive Motion (substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Frequently\n Trunk Rotation (movement in any direction, whether standing or sitting, with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) - Frequently\n Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Frequently\n Handling (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously\n Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently\n Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Occasionally\n Driving (the control and operation of a fork lift) - Occasionally\n Desk Work (tasks generally performed at a desk, including use of a computer, printer, fax machine, telephone and other office equipment) - Occasionally\n Use of tools (safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging, and shipping parts) - Frequently\n Hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously\nExposure to adverse weather & temperature conditions - Occasionally\n Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Not at all\nAdditional Information\nThis 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. Pay range for this position is $20.86/hr. - $30/hr. Depending on experience.\nOur History\nBorder 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.\nValues\nAs a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.\nOur Purpose\nWe believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.\nService Philosophy\nWe earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.\nService Standards\nBorder States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .\nYour career\nJoin an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?\nBorder States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:\nHealth, Dental and Vision Benefits\nAccident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity\nFSA & HSA\nEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)\nDisability Benefits\n401(k) Retirement Plan\nLife Insurance\nEmployee Assistance Program\nPaid Holidays\nPaid Volunteer Time\nPersonal Leave time and more!\nBorder States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.\nEqual Opportunity For All\nIt’s not just the law. It’s something we’ve believed in since our founding. 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