Material Handler

Greenpoint Ag Holdings LLC; Catron (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GreenPoint Ag is seeking a Material Handler for our Catron, MO location to support agronomy service center and warehouse operations. You will coordinate inbound/outbound deliveries, pack and load product using a forklift, and maintain a safe, clean work area while ensuring accurate handling of products.

Ideal candidates have warehouse experience, ability to lift heavy loads, and a commitment to teamwork in a seasonal agricultural environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED; may be offset by experience.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Experience driving a forklift preferred; ability to operate lift truck as required.
• Valid driver’s license preferred; must meet MVR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse duties including product storage and staging.
• Operate forklift to move inbound/outbound products.
• Organize products per procedures and load/unload pallets.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment and report discrepancies.
• Assist with cycle counts and other duties to support agricultural operations.

Skills

Self-reliant

Safety-conscious

Customer-focused

Team player

Flexible schedule

Reading & basic math

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

GreenPoint Agis 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.

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.

We are looking for a Material Handler for our Catron , MO location. If you foster a sense of purpose and well-being through connecting with farmers, GreenPoint Ag may be the employer for you.

Summary/Objective

Performs tasks essential to Agronomy Service Center and retail/wholesale warehouse operations. Coordinates inbound/outbound deliveries, packs and loads product using a forklift, cleans and organizes storage areas, assists with cycle counts, and maintains a safe, clean work area.

Essential Functions

• Performs regular warehouse duties, including product storage, product staging and bagging
• Drives a forklift to transport inbound products for storage and outbound products for delivery
• Organizes products in accordance with local procedures
• Follows logical sequence of loading and unloading trucks and/or rail cars and hand palletizing finished product
• Maintains a quality and professional image with customers and is responsive to their needs
• Pulls orders in accordance with purchase order requests
• Loads/unloads pallets (e.g., pulling and placing bags on pallets, operating bag machinery)
• Cleans warehouse and site to ensure a welcoming environment, as well as safe, sanitary working conditions
• Ensures equipment is in good, working condition; reports any discrepancies to site leadership; follows all safety regulations and guidelines
• Assists other plant/warehouse workers in various physical duties necessary in running an agricultural location
• Material Handler, Fertilizer Plant equipment maintenance and other associated duties

Required Qualifications

• Specific position/site qualifications and progression may apply, consult with Human Resources
• High School graduate or GED; may be offset by experience
• 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.)
• Valid driver’s license preferred; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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
• Applicants 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

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. Workload is frequently medium to heavy.

Travel

Travel outside of the assigned area is very rare.

Other Duties in the Spirit of GreenPoint Success and Teamwork

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. As a company whose primary mission is to support farmers, our business is inherently seasonal. In the spirit of teamwork, during off season and at other times employees may be required to perform duties at the location which are outside the employee’s primary job function. Additional job-related tasks, such as clean-up, landscaping, maintenance, painting, pressure washing, and material handling 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.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off, Including Vacation and Sick Leave
• Two Paid Personal Choice Days Annually
• Paid Community Volunteer Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Employee Benefits and Wellness Resources

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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