Distribution Specialist – Brookings, SD

Millborn Seeds, Inc.; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Millborn Seeds, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Specialist to support daily order fulfillment, shipping, receiving, and warehouse activities. You will pick and prepare orders, load and unload trucks, and help keep product moving efficiently through the warehouse.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and ready to jump in where needed to support our team and customers. This hands-on role requires teamwork, safety, and a positive attitude to meet peak-season demands.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong customer-first mindset and focus on accuracy.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and accountable for completing work on time.
• Excellent attention to detail when picking, receiving, and documenting product.
• Stay organized and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends during peak seasons as needed.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Pick and prepare product according to pick tickets, verifying products and quantities for accuracy and ensuring shipments are properly packaged and ready on time.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently, including assisting customers with pickup orders.
• Receive inbound loads, verify product, and store in the correct locations; complete required documentation.
• Support inventory movement and general warehouse needs to maintain an organized operation.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies, damaged product, or shipping issues as they arise.
• Support teammates and other areas of the operation based on daily priorities and workload.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer-first mindset

Dependable

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Overtime availability

Team player

Tools

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Order fulfillment systems

Shipping documentation

Job description

As a leading seed supplier, Millborn offers a vertically integrated supply chain, a robust seed lineup, and an unmatched support team. Our expertise allows us to serve a wide range of customers and seed needs across North America.

Since 1987, Millborn has focused on being the single source for any seed need, no matter our customers’ goals. Our broad product offering, operational capabilities, and experienced team allow us to deliver the seed, service, and support our customers need.

Team Millborn is made up of people who do the right thing, no exception. We are authentic, genuine, and committed to excellence in everything we do.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Millborn Seeds is seeking a Distribution Specialist to support daily order fulfillment, shipping, receiving, and warehouse activities. This role is responsible for accurately picking and preparing orders, loading and unloading trucks, receiving inbound product, and helping keep product moving efficiently through the warehouse.

This position is well-suited for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, pays attention to detail, and takes ownership of getting orders out accurately and on time. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and willing to jump in wherever needed to support the team and our customers.

• Pick and prepare product according to pick tickets, verifying products and quantities for accuracy and ensuring shipments are properly packaged and ready on time.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently, including promptly assisting customers with pickup orders.
• Receive inbound loads and shipments, verify product, put inventory away in the appropriate location, and complete required documentation.
• Support inventory movement and general warehouse needs to maintain an organized and efficient operation.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies, damaged product, shipping issues, or other concerns as they arise.
• Support teammates and other areas of the operation based on daily priorities and workload.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Requirements

• Strong customer‑first mindset, recognizing that order accuracy, timeliness, and reliability directly affect the customer experience.
• Dependable, self‑motivated, and accountable for completing work accurately and on time.
• Strong attention to detail, especially when picking, receiving, and documenting product.
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced warehouse environment.
• Positive, team‑first attitude and willingness to support other areas as workload changes.
• Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with teammates and leadership.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends during peak seasons as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and perform physical work throughout the day.
• Ability to safely work in a warehouse environment around forklifts, trucks, and other equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED

• Previous experience in warehouse, distribution, shipping and receiving, agriculture, seed, or a related environment.
• Forklift certification or previous forklift/equipment operation experience.
• Experience with inventory management, shipping documentation, or order fulfillment systems.
• Familiarity with agricultural products or seed industry operations.