Warehouse Labor

The Equity; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

3 paid floating holidays

401k match up to 6%

Parental Leave

Referral Program

Company Incentive Program

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

The Equity is seeking a Niccum Warehouse Operator in Effingham, IL to support warehouse operations, safely handling, storing, and transporting agronomy products. You will manage seed inventory, prepare shipments, assist with seed treatment, and maintain equipment to company standards.

Responsibilities include following safety policies, loading/unloading trucks, and ensuring accurate documentation. A High School diploma and CDL with X endorsement are required, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Agricultural background with exposure to Agri-business involving ag supplies and crop inputs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with team-building ability.
• Able to interact effectively with management and customers.
• CDL Class A with X endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company policies and workplace safety procedures.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trucks safely and efficiently.
• Palletize, organize, and prepare shipments for transfer to other locations.
• Ensure accurate documentation and verification of all inbound and outbound seed shipments.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of physical seed inventory.
• Assist with seed bean treatment operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to safety requirements.
• Operate company vehicles and transport agronomy products between Equity locations
• Responsible for maintaining company equipment according to company standards

Skills

Communication

Organization

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Customer interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Class A CDL (X endorsement)

Job description

The Niccum Warehouse Operator is responsible for supporting warehouse operations through the safe handling, storage, and transportation of agronomy products. This position helps maintain accurate inventory, prepare customer and intercompany shipments, assist with seed treatment operations, and ensure equipment and facilities are maintained to company standards.

Location

1203 W Niccum Ave Ste 4218, Effingham, IL 62401

Reports to

Seed & Crop Protection Director

$20-$28 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all company policies and workplace safety procedures.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trucks safely and efficiently.
• Palletize, organize, and prepare shipments for transfer to other locations.
• Ensure accurate documentation and verification of all inbound and outbound seed shipments.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of physical seed inventory.
• Assist with seed bean treatment operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to safety requirements.
• Operate company vehicles and transport agronomy products between Equity locations
• Responsible for maintaining company equipment according to company standards

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Leadership Characteristics

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Agricultural background with exposure to Agri-business involving ag supplies and crop inputs.
• Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills
• Possess a self-motivating personality as well as team-building skills
• Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with management and customers
• Class A CDL with X endorsement

Nature of business may require extended hours during peak seasonal periods. While performing the duties of the job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical equipment, in outside weather conditions and may have exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. You may occasionally work in high, precarious places and be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in work environment can be loud.

Travel

The employee may be required to travel to other facilities in The Equity trade area, conferences, educational opportunities, and other job-related activities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

The Equity is an independent ag cooperative headquartered in Effingham, Illinois and has over 600 employees. Our market area currently includes 22 locations and covers central Illinois and southwest Indiana. The Equity has five divisions including: Agronomy, Grain, Feed & Livestock, Energy, and two Retail Stores, plus a Precision Agronomy dealership as well as a cutting-edge drone sprayer business. The Equity’s mission is to deliver value to our customers through operational excellence, providing information, exploring opportunities, and supporting profitable roles for producers.

Benefits Overview

• Paid vacation, 6 days Paid Time for All, 8 paid holidays, 3 paid floating holidays
• 401k match up to 6%
• One week paid Parental Leave
• Referral Program
• Company Incentive Program
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Effingham Equity shall not be liable for, shall not pay, and expressly rejects and disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for any commission, expense, fee or cost claimed or charged by any recruitment or employment agency, firm, or company in connection with the employment of any candidate selected by Effingham Equity for the position described above unless a written contract is executed by Effingham Equity and such employment agency, firm or company before Effingham Equity makes an offer of employment to such candidate