Distribution Center Supervisor Outbound 230pm 1100pm
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Job Summary
Be part of a growing successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned which means youre empowered to make decisions find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.
This position will be located in: Fargo ND
Application Deadline: May 15 2026
Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.
Job Summary
The Distribution Center (DC) Outbound Supervisor is responsible for leading the picking packing and shipping operations to ensure timely accurate and high-quality order fulfillment. This role manages warehouse associates monitors order progress and ensures compliance with customer specifications and company standards. They oversee the use of RF scanners and the Warehouse Management System (WMS) ensure shipments are properly labeled and secured and collaborate with the inbound team for efficient inventory flow. The supervisor also leads training safety meetings and equipment maintenance efforts while coaching staff and maintaining a safe organized facility in line with company and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Provides leadership feedback coaching and training to team members to improve performance meet operational goals and ensure adherence to safety policies and operational best practices.
- Supervises and manages the outbound team to ensure timely and accurate order picking packing and shipping of orders.
- Ensures orders are picked and packed according to branch and/or customer specifications and quality standards.
- Monitors and tracks the progress of orders through the picking packing and shipping process.
- Oversees the use of RF scanners Warehouse Management System (WMS) and other tools to ensure accuracy in picking and shipping.
- Ensures all outgoing shipments are correctly labeled packed securely and shipped using the appropriate carriers.
- Collaborates with the inbound team to ensure smooth inventory replenishment and product availability.
- Arranges training and/or mentoring in Border States procedures Warehouse Management System (WMS) transactions and safety for the best operations practices.
- Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds so that the property is neat and safe within Border States and government standards.
- Responsible for the maintenance and safe operations of all warehouse equipment and vehicles in accordance with Border States and/or any government standards.
- Leads daily safety meetings and updates and addresses concerns.
- Communicates with internal customers on orders inventory and deliveries as needed.
Non-essential Functions
- May perform the duties of Distribution Center Associates as needed.
- Assists in cross-training associates assigned to other areas of the warehouse.
- Coordinates with other supervisors to ensure smooth flow across all warehouse functions.
- Helps identify and implement process improvements to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Participates in cross-departmental meetings to address any operational challenges and discuss process enhancements.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2-year business/trade degree or the equivalent in work experience.
- Prior supervisory experience with minimum 3 years of prior warehouse distribution experience preferred.
- Must have a valid drivers license to operate company vehicles.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations including cycle counting picking packing and shipping.
- Good knowledge of electrical products or systems preferred.
- Prior experience operating a forklift or other warehouse equipment is preferred.
- Ability to read write and speak in English required.
Strong working knowledge of PC for Windows Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) internet email and SAP software preferred. - Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and supply chain logistics preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent leadership interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively plan and organize.
- Excellent customer service skills include being competent accurate responsive and engaged.
Physical Requirements
Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally 0 33% Frequently 34 66% Continuously: 67 100%
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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:
- Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently
- Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Occasionally
- Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Occasionally
- Bending/Stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
- 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) - Occasionally
- Trunk Rotation (movement in any direction whether standing or sitting with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
- Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
- Handling (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
- Fingering (picking pinching typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently
- Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Occasionally
- Driving (the control and operation of a fork lift) - Frequently
- 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) - Frequently
- 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 employers discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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 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.
Values
As a Border States employee-owner youre responsible for living our mission service philosophy and service standards.
Our Purpose
We believe unstoppable businesses shouldnt go it alone. We are owners - of relationships of outcomes of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.
Service Philosophy
We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.
Service Standards
Border States employee-owners are competent accurate responsive and engaged .
Your career
Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for
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
Its not just the something weve 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
The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Construction, Industrial and Utility Market Supply. We look forward to helping customers streamline their supply chain, reduce expenses, increase efficiency and deliver measurable, bottom-line results.
