Warehouse Sr Associate

*Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

DSG is seeking a Warehouse Senior Associate in our Burnsville, MN location. In this full time, hourly position, work typically ranges between the hours of 6am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, but may vary on occasion according to business needs. As a Warehouse Senior Associate, you will be responsible for all aspects of warehouse operations, with a primary focus on electrical project orders. The ideal candidate possesses excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal, as this role will involve calling on customers for the coordination of product orders, shipments, and deliveries. Strong attention to detail is also required. 

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 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.
• Works with fellow warehouse associates to ensure efficient workflow and timely order fulfillment.
• Loads delivery trucks as needed.
• Handles calls for warehouse when needed.
• Assists in Receiving as workload permits.
• 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,
  • Pipe machine operation - cuts pipe to proper length and depth,
  • Delivery driving responsibilities - Inspect trucks before delivery to ensure that they are in good working order and will pass road inspection, such as checking tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, etc.; report any vehicle problems and/or set appointments to get problems fixed.
  • Inventory Control – responsible for daily cycle counting process, processes returns of defective product and special order returns
  • Sheet Metal fabrication – make custom sheet metal fittings/ductwork (measure and mark dimensions, fasten joints and seams via solder, welds, caulk, bolts, and metal driver clips), may include fabricating ducts, flashings, plenums, returns, transitions, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

A Successful Warehouse Associate Typically Has: 

• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Advanced product and warehouse knowledge that would normally be acquired in five or more years of applicable experience.
• Safety training on material handling and forklift driving.
• Physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs. on a regular basis, and up to 100 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety.

 At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You:

• 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.