Seed Warehouse Associate

Heritage Cooperative; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Heritage Cooperative is seeking a Seed Warehouse Associate in Mechanicsburg, OH to join our team full-time. You will receive, unload, and store seed products, operate seed handling equipment, and fulfill customer orders with accuracy and speed.

The role requires a safety-first mindset, effective communication with coworkers and customers, and the ability to work in varied weather conditions in an agricultural setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate forklifts, loaders, conveyors, seed handling equipment, and other warehouse machinery.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established safety procedures.
• Ability to accurately complete required records, reports, and documentation.
• Ability to safely handle and move seed products and other materials.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, customers, drivers, vendors, and branch personnel.
• Ability to maintain a professional, positive, and customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to work in varied weather conditions and a physically demanding agricultural environment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with company safety and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide Superior Customer Service.
• Receive, unload, move, sort, and properly store seed products within the warehouse.
• Operate seed receiving systems, conveyors, augers, and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate seed treating equipment and bulk seed facility systems according to established procedures.
• Accurately fulfill customer seed orders in a timely manner, ensuring the correct products and quantities are prepared for delivery or pickup.
• Sort and organize seed in the warehouse to maintain accurate inventory and efficient product movement.
• Load and unload trucks and other vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Deliver seed to Heritage Cooperative branch locations and other designated locations as needed.
• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory and product records.
• Complete required records, reports, tickets, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform routine cleaning, inspection, and basic maintenance of warehouse, seed handling, and plant equipment.
• Assist with preventative maintenance on plant equipment to maximize operating efficiency and extend the useful life of fixed assets.
• Identify and report equipment problems, safety concerns, or facility maintenance needs to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain equipment, work areas, and facilities in a neat, clean, safe, and environmentally responsible condition.
• Follow proper procedures for seed handling, storage, treatment, and transportation.
• Exhibit a professional, energetic, courteous, and helpful attitude in all interactions with customers, coworkers, vendors, and branch personnel.
• Operate forklifts, loaders, and other material-handling equipment as trained and authorized.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Seed handling equipment

Record keeping

Communication

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Loaders

Conveyors

Augers

Seed treaters

Warehouse equipment

Job description

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Seed Warehouse Associate

Full Time Mechanicsburg, OH, US

Heritage Cooperative is always looking for friendly, outgoing, customer-service driven employees. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are constantly thinking outside of the box for new ways to make working at Heritage Cooperative attractive to our current and prospective employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent.

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Ability to safely operate or learn to operate forklifts, loaders, conveyors, seed handling equipment, and other warehouse machinery.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established safety procedures.

Ability to accurately complete required records, reports, and documentation.

Ability to safely handle and move seed products and other materials.

Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of a team.

Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, customers, drivers, vendors, and branch personnel.

Ability to maintain a professional, positive, and customer-focused attitude.

Ability to work in varied weather conditions and a physically demanding agricultural environment.

Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with company safety and environmental requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience in an agricultural, agronomy, seed, grain, warehouse, manufacturing, or material-handling environment.

Experience operating forklifts, loaders, conveyors, augers, seed treaters, or other industrial/agricultural equipment.

Experience with seed receiving, treating, handling, storage, or distribution.

Knowledge of basic equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance practices.

Experience with inventory management and order fulfillment.

Basic computer skills and experience entering or maintaining records electronically.

Previous experience working in a customer service or agricultural retail environment.

Class A OR B CDL with Tanker endorsement (N).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serve as a positive representation of Heritage Cooperative’s Core Values

o Provide Superior Customer Service

o Highest Standards of Integrity and Trust

o Being a Good Partner

Abide by all safety regulations to ensure safety of oneself, coworkers and customers.

Develop new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and referrals.

Receive, unload, move, sort, and properly store seed products within the warehouse.

Operate seed receiving systems, conveyors, augers, and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Operate seed treating equipment and bulk seed facility systems according to established procedures.

Accurately fulfill customer seed orders in a timely manner, ensuring the correct products and quantities are prepared for delivery or pickup.

Sort and organize seed in the warehouse to maintain accurate inventory and efficient product movement.

Load and unload trucks and other vehicles safely and efficiently.

Deliver seed to Heritage Cooperative branch locations and other designated locations as needed.

Assist with maintaining accurate inventory and product records.

Complete required records, reports, tickets, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Perform routine cleaning, inspection, and basic maintenance of warehouse, seed handling, and plant equipment.

Assist with preventative maintenance on plant equipment to maximize operating efficiency and extend the useful life of fixed assets.

Identify and report equipment problems, safety concerns, or facility maintenance needs to appropriate personnel.

Maintain equipment, work areas, and facilities in a neat, clean, safe, and environmentally responsible condition.

Follow proper procedures for seed handling, storage, treatment, and transportation.

Exhibit a professional, energetic, courteous, and helpful attitude in all interactions with customers, coworkers, vendors, and branch personnel.

Operate forklifts, loaders, and other material-handling equipment as trained and authorized.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and lift throughout the workday.

Ability to lift and move bags, seed products, equipment, and other materials up to 50 pounds independently or with assistance as required.

Ability to safely operate warehouse and material-handling equipment.

Ability to work around dust, agricultural products, machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.

Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for extended periods.

Ability to perform physical work for extended periods, particularly during planting and other seasonal peak periods.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Primarily works in an agronomy/seed warehouse, bulk seed facility, and associated outdoor areas.

Regular exposure to agricultural dust, seed products, and moving equipment.

May work around seed treatment products and other agricultural chemicals in accordance with established safety procedures.

Exposure to machinery, conveyors, augers, forklifts, loaders, trucks, and other industrial/agricultural equipment.

Work may occur in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.

Exposure to elevated noise levels in certain areas of the facility.

Requires use of personal protective equipment based on job duties and work conditions.

Workload and schedule may vary based on seasonal agricultural demands, with increased hours possible during peak planting and harvest periods.

Requires adherence to all company safety, environmental, and equipment operating procedures.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

The job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to be asked to perform. Heritage Cooperative retains the right to change or add new tasks, duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice to the employee.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required in order to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Heritage Cooperative provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Heritage Cooperative complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Heritage Cooperative expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Heritage Cooperative’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.