Job Details

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DSG is seeking a Warehouse Senior Associate/Material Handler in our Fargo, ND location. In this full time, hourly position, work ranges between the hours of 6am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday, and varies according to business needs. As a Warehouse Senior Associate, you will be responsible for all aspects of warehouse operations, including but not limited to: the receiving of material, loading and unloading of material, moving product using pallet jacks and/or forklifts to staging areas, inventory control, and assisting with wire cutting operations.Warehouse Senior Associateshave demonstrated years of experience performing warehouse operations tasks and/or are responsible for specific skilled operations within the warehouse operations.

At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we've delivered more than supplies, we've offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us.

A Typical Day in the Life of a Warehouse Senior Associate/Material Handler at DSG:

• Accurately pulls material from location to fill each order.
• Pack, label, and place filled orders in proper location for delivery.
• Regular operation of warehouse equipment (forklift, picker, turret, etc., training/certification provided).
• Ensures a clean, safe working environment: sweeps and mops floors, cleans and dusts shelves, sorts and dumps trash in appropriate bins.
• Adheres to all safety protocols and procedures at all times.
• Uses computer and/or RF gun to check on status, availability, and location of product.
• Maintains proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies as required.
• Notifies Branch Manager about shortages or overages in inventory.
• Work with fellow warehouse associates to ensure efficient workflow and timely order fulfillment.
• Loads delivery trucks as needed.
• Handle calls for warehouse when needed.
• Assist in Receiving.
• Performs one or more skilled tasks such as:
  • Wire measuring/cutting machine - cuts proper wire to proper length, marks tags with new wire amounts and fills racks when needed,
  • Inventory Control - responsible for daily cycle counting process, processes returns of defective product and special order returns, recording lot numbers, and tracking scrap
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Previous training and/or certification on material handling equipment (e.g. pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.) is a plus, but not required.
• Advanced product and warehouse knowledge that would normally be acquired in two or more years of applicable experience.
• Safety training on material handling and forklift driving.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs. on a regular basis, and up to 100 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety.

• We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.
• We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.
• You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
• Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others.
• We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.
• You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products.
• We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.