Yard Coordinator Border States life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan United States, Idaho, Nampa Jun 17, 2026 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. This position will be located in:
Nampa, ID Application Deadline:
Posted Until Filled 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 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 Essential functions Inspects machinery and asses 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
Continuously:
67
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 employer's 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, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards. Our Purpose
We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't 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 It's not just the law.
It's something we've believed in since our founding.
We 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.