Warehouse Lead

Agtegra Cooperative; Ipswich (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Clothing allowance

Job summary

A regional agricultural cooperative in South Dakota is looking for a motivated Warehouse Lead to manage inventory and collaborate with sales teams. The role involves overseeing warehouse operations, ensuring cleanliness, and adhering to safety regulations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2 years of related experience. The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied conditions. Competitive benefits and a commitment to community support are offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years related experience or training is required.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a CDL.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse inventory levels and oversee items.
• Ensure cooperation with sales team for inventory needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the warehouse.

Skills

Inventory management

Customer service

Team collaboration

Machine operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job description

Overview

Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD. It is owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. For more information, please visit www.agtegra.com.

At Agtegra, our mission is simple: we will do something great for farms and families in rural communities that nobody else will do. To accomplish this, Agtegra offers diverse career opportunities where employees can grow and work in their local communities. Your personal and professional needs matter here – which is why we offer a variety of competitive benefits to employees, including healthcare and retirement, generous paid-time-off (PTO), family leave, and a clothing allowance - just to name a few. It’s not just a job at Agtegra – it’s a place where we invite all employees to Start Here. Grow Here.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Warehouse Lead to join our team. The Warehouse Lead collaborates closely with location management and sales teams to manage warehouse inventory levels. This role is responsible for overseeing inventory of chemical and seed products, as well as handling the unloading, loading, and delivery of all warehouse items. This position will also assist in general location operations and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for location management regarding in-season inventory levels.
• Collaborate closely with the sales team and location managers to ensure inventory needs are met.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date warehouse inventory throughout the year.
• Oversee, coordinate, and operate machinery and equipment as required for the receiving of products, including truck and railcar deliveries.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment utilized by the facility to troubleshoot, perform light maintenance, and complete repair work.
• Interact regularly with customers, peers, and management to provide exceptional customer service, pursue continuous improvement of facility operations, and promote a teamwork focused environment.
• Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility, equipment, and grounds.
• Operate all machinery and equipment, as required.
• Communicate and work closely with the Location Manager to ensure day-to-day agronomy activities run efficiently.
• Adhere to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program, and DOT regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 2 years related experience or training; or combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a CDL.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• English Proficiency.
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator.
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Agtegra Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.