Warehouse Laborer - GROWMARK FS, LLC - Centreville, MD

GROWMARK FS; Centreville (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GROWMARK FS is seeking a team member to assist daily operations at our retail facility. You will help maintain the location, manage inventory, and support distribution while delivering excellent customer service in all interactions.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with retail experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift heavy loads. This role requires flexibility for seasonal hours and adherence to safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 1+ years of retail-related work experience.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Frequently lift 51–70 lbs as needed.
• Work frequently in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.).
• Exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with proper safety measures.
• Willingness to work hours beyond normal to meet seasonal demands.
• Willingness to participate in required training on company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operations at the retail supply location and follow the facility's maintenance schedule.
• Oversee inventory and distribution of products; drive and deliver items as requested.
• Stock and move warehouse product and materials; assist both full-time and part-time staff.
• Contribute to efficiency improvements and cost reduction while delivering excellent customer service.
• Collaborate with the location manager on safety and compliance issues.

Job description

GROWMARK FS is headquartered in Milford, Delaware with branches in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. GROWMARK FS has about 500 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 13,000 customers. The cooperative does business in seed, agronomy, energy, crop protection, precision agriculture, and custom application. GROWMARK FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 400,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

The purpose for this position is to assist in daily operational duties at the facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for maintaining operations at retail supply location. Follows maintenance schedule of facility and equipment.

Responsible for inventory and distribution of products. Drives and delivers miscellaneous products as requested. Stocks and moves warehouse product and material.

Assists both full-time and part-time operations personnel. Maintains the facility and equipment image.

Assists in obtaining goals by improving efficiency and reducing costs.

Provides excellent customer service.

Works with location manager on all safety and compliance issues.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

May be required to drive and run local errands as needed. Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 1 or more years of retail related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of basic business principals of inventory management and mechanics.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Frequently required to lift 51-70 lbs as needed.

Frequently required to work in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)

Frequently exposed to working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures

Will be required to work hours other than those considered "normal" to meet seasonal demands.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.