Retail Warehouse Associate

CHS Inc; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Warehouse Operations Specialist to join their team. This role involves safely loading and unloading products, managing inventory, and ensuring a clean and organized workspace. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on safety and efficiency, this position offers a chance to contribute to a vital sector while enjoying a competitive rewards package. If you're ready to make an impact and grow within a supportive team, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing

Short- and Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Supply Chain and/or Warehouse Operations.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain it is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform loading/unloading, palletizing, and order picking in the warehouse.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and assist in training new employees.

Skills

Communication Skills

Math Skills

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

End Loader

Skid Loader

Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS Mountain West has an exciting opportunity in our Country Operations Division as a Full-Time Warehouse Operations Specialist at our Kalispell, MT location. This position will require working safely and efficiently to perform the job functions of loading/unloading trailers, moving pallets of product, palletizing bags, picking orders, completing documentation and cleaning in the warehouse. You must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, be self-motivated, and work well in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Under general direction, perform all job functions within the warehouse including loading/unloading trailers, moving pallets of product, palletizing product, picking orders and completing documentation.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area and workstations neat/clean and complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Manage product inventory and follow first in-first out shipping and rotation principles.
• Complete shipping, receiving and inspection documents neatly and accurately.
• Operate equipment for loading and unloading. This includes operating an end loader, switching engine, fork lift, and skid loader.
• Conduct truck and railcar inspections prior to loading with product.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and assist maintenance techs as needed.
• Follow all plant and food safety rules and procedures.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 1+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Warehouse Operations
• Must meet minimum age requirement

Additional Qualifications

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain forklift certification
• Ability to perform math related to order counts and inventory management
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Prior warehouse experience preferred
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, squat, twist and bend repeatedly
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs and bins
• Ability to lift 55 pounds repeatedly
• Ability to wear all required PPE such as: hard hat, hair net, safety glasses, face mask, and safety boots
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.