Material Handler (CDL Preferred)

GreenPoint Ag; Vicksburg (MS); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Two Paid Personal Choice Days

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer Time Off

Additional Wellness Resources

Job summary

GreenPoint Ag in Vicksburg, MS is seeking a full-time Material Handler to support our warehouse operations. You will load, unload, and organize products, operate a forklift, and help ensure safety and accuracy in daily tasks.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to work in an agricultural setting. CDL is preferred but not required; prior warehouse or agricultural experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; experience may offset.
• Valid driver's license; clean MVR per company policy.
• Experience in agriculture or warehouse environment preferred.
• CDL preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift heavy loads and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety regulations and guidelines.
• Handle and store hazardous materials in compliance with safety rules.
• Operate forklift to move inbound and outbound products.
• Load and unload pallets and shipments.
• Maintain clean and organized storage areas.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory accuracy.
• Report equipment discrepancies to supervision.

Skills

Forklift operation

Driver's license

Hazardous materials handling

Warehouse experience

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Racking systems

Pallet jack

Job description

GreenPoint Ag is a farmer-owned, American-owned company. We’re committed to farmers’ success because that’s the only way we succeed. We’re seeking employees who share our dedication to serving farmers. As a leading agricultural inputs company, we operate in more than 100 communities across 10 states in the southeastern U.S.

We’re looking for passionate, hardworking team players who care about rural America and want to make a difference in one of today’s most vital industries. GreenPoint Ag is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, dynamic workplace where you can grow and contribute.

We are looking for aFull-TimeMaterial Handlerfor ourVicksburg, MS warehouse location. If you’re looking for a hands‑on role in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you! Our culture fosters a connected work environment, employee engagement, and career development / opportunities. If you would like to be part of a great work culture and teamwork environment, you may be the candidate we’re looking for.

Summary/Objective

Perform tasks essential to agricultural wholesale operations. 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.

CDL Preferred: A Class A CDL is highly desired but not required. Individuals with a CDL may occasionally assist with product deliveries or transportation needs as business demands require.

Essential Functions

• Follow all safety regulations and guidelines
• 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)
• Handle liquid product transfers, including bulk tank loading and outbound load preparation
• 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

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL preferred, but not required.
• Ability and willingness to provide occasional delivery support or driver coverage when needed.
• Ability to maintain required DOT qualifications if assigned driving responsibilities.
• Experience operating commercial vehicles, agricultural equipment, or both is a plus.

Required Qualifications

• Specific position/site qualifications and progression may apply, consult with Human Resources
• High School graduate or GED; may be offset by experience
• Specific site qualifications and progression may apply. Advancement is not guaranteed by achieving years of experience only. Proficiency in job and behaviors that align with GreenPoint Ag Core Values (i.e. teamwork – helping other employees) are large considerations, consult with local team.
• Valid driver’s license: must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy.
• 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

• 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, balance, crawl, handle, feel and grasp. Workload is frequently medium to heavy.

Travel

Onsite position (if CDL delivering to designated locations during the day)

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. Other 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.

• 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.