Seasonal Material Handler bei GreenPoint Ag
GreenPoint Ag · Montgomery, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Montgomery
GreenPoint Ag is a farmer-owned, American-owned company. We’re committed to farmers’ success, because that’s the only way we succeed. It’s a responsibility we don’t take lightly, and we look for employees who share this same commitment.
As a leading Southeastern U.S. agricultural inputs company, we source our strength from high-quality employees who allow us to build long-term relationships with our customers. We operate in over 100 communities across ten states.
If you share a passion for rural America and the farmers who are so vital to its health, then we’d like to talk with you. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace with the opportunity to challenge yourself in one of today’s most vital industries. If you are a hardworking, passionate team player we would love to consider adding you to the GreenPoint Ag team.
Our Opportunity
We are looking for a Temporary / Seasonal Material Handler for our Montgomery, AL Retail Location. If you enjoy working outdoors, fostering a sense of purpose and well-being from connecting with farmers, GreenPoint Ag may be the employer for you. Our culture fosters employee engagement, career development and opportunities are endless.
Summary/Objective
Performs tasks essential to agricultural operations at a retail warehouse. Familiar with all aspects of location/warehouse duties. Packs, loads, and unloads products for orders using multiple forms of equipment including forklift, blender, etc. Cleans and organizes storage areas, assists with cycle counts, and maintains a safe, clean work area.
Essential Functions
- Follow all safety regulations and guidelines
- Take soil samples in the filed
- Handle and store hazardous materials (pesticides, fertilizers, chemicals) in compliance with safety regulations
- Use appropriate PPE (gloves, goggles, protective clothing) when working with hazardous materials
- Ensure correct labeling, secure storage, and proper segregation of hazardous materials
- Regularly inspect and maintain safety equipment; know their locations for emergencies
- Perform regular warehouse duties, including product storage, staging, and bagging
- Drive a forklift to transport inbound and outbound products
- Organize products following local procedures
- Follow a logical sequence for loading and unloading trucks/rail cars, and hand palletize finished products
- Loads/unloads pallets (e.g., pulling and placing bags on pallets, operating bag machinery)
- Pull orders according to purchase order requests
- Double check orders to ensure accuracy; verifier may be needed based on experience
- Ensure all equipment is in good working condition; report discrepancies to site leadership
- Use Blender equipment, forklift, and other equipment in daily job duties
- Assist in equipment maintenance and associated duties
- Maintain a quality and professional image with customers; be responsive to their needs
- Clean warehouse and site for a welcoming and safe working environment
- Works with and assists other employees with various duties, as assigned by the supervisor
- Embody GreenPoint Ag Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals in daily work, contributing to a strong company culture
Supervisor Responsibilities
- No supervisor responsibilities
Required Qualifications
- Specific position/site qualifications and progression may apply, consult with Human Resources
- High School graduate or GED; may be offset by experience
- Must possess a valid driver’s license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy
- Experience in agriculture environment preferred
- Experience working in a warehouse environment (e.g., product storage, product staging, etc.) preferred
- Experience driving a forklift (e.g., performing basic operations such as driving forwards, driving backwards, lifting, and lowering boom, maneuvering in tight areas without damaging products, etc.) preferred
- Experience working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets (e.g., pulling and placing pallets on/off vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically, etc.) preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed
- Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision
- Ability to ensure a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks
- Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team
- Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule
- Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills (preferred)
- Trained or be able to operate lift truck if required
- Self-motivated and able to perform cleanup around the work area
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with team members and customers
- Successful hire must also be able to demonstrate the following competencies: acts with integrity in products, processes, and relationships; delivers results efficiently & effectively; embraces role as an individual contributor to the warehouse team
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a warehouse or outdoor agricultural setting. Employee will regularly encounter extreme temperatures, adverse weather, dust, loud noises, and a hazardous agricultural and/or industrial environment that requires regular use of PPE.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Needs to stay in good physical condition to regularly lift more than 50 pounds, climb ladders, perform preventive maintenance activities, and assist other plant/warehouse workers in various physical duties necessary in running an agricultural location. Employee will regularly be required to walk, stand, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, handle, feel and grasp. Must be able to work at heights between 45-65 feet from a catwalk, while using proper harness personal protective equipment on occasion to maintenance fertilizer conveyer. Workload is frequently medium to heavy.
Travel
Travel outside of the assigned area is very rare.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional job-related duties may be assigned. GreenPoint Ag reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.
EEO Commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.
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