Warehouse/Loader Associate-Full time (Req 12562a)

Southern States Cooperative; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Southern States Cooperative is hiring a Warehouse/Loader Associate for a full-time position in the Asheville, NC area. You will perform receiving, stocking, order loading, and support merchandising while operating a forklift and other equipment to keep inventory and the showroom in top condition.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, warehouse experience, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. We offer a robust benefits package, a team-focused culture, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Prefer previous warehouse experience handling inventory and operating industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive merchandise and maintain warehouse inventory.
• Stock shelves and support merchandising efforts; load customer orders.
• Operate forklift and other industrial equipment; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain showroom and facility appearance; ensure safety and loss prevention.

Skills

Customer service

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Warehouse/Loader Associate-Full time (Req 12562a)

Are you interested in joining an industry leader who is passionate about growth? Southern States Cooperative is a retail agriculture cooperative serving the agronomy, energy and farm supply needs of its members and customers across eight states in the southeastern United States. At Southern States Cooperative (A Farmer Owned Cooperative since 1923); we serve a wide range of farm inputs including: fertilizer, seed, livestock feed, pet food, animal health supplies, and petroleum products, as well as other items for the farm and home.

We are focused on helping our employees and our customers grow, by being the very best at offering challenging and rewarding career opportunities to our employees and providing superior products, services and growing solutions for our valued customers. We want to hear from you, so come grow with us!!!

How you will impact Southern States Cooperative:

Performs a variety of retail operations functions to ensure sales readiness and customer support at Southern States Cooperative, Inc. (SSC) service and cooperative locations. Job functions vary by location and generally include: receiving merchandise and maintaining warehouse inventory, stocking shelves and supporting merchandising efforts, maintaining showroom appearance, filling customer orders and providing loading assistance, and performing general facility maintenance. Eligible and effectively operates a forklift and other industrial equipment. Required to lift, carry, and push 50 pounds. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.

Maintain regular communication with store leadership to receive daily assignments and provide timely information regarding receiving and inventory supply, customer orders, showroom appearance, facility maintenance, safety, loss prevention, and other factors critical to daily operations.

What you need to succeed:

Education: Requires a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience: Prefer previous experience in a warehouse handling inventory and operating industrial equipment including forklift, front-end loader, pallet jack, and/or skid loader. Customer-focused communication skills, familiarity with agricultural industry, and/or previous Southern States work experience a plus. Eligible and effectively operates a forklift and other industrial equipment. Required to lift, carry, and push 50 pounds.

Some of the many benefits we offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Office
• Vacation Buy-Back
• Company Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Services
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Merchandise Discounts
• Wellness Program
• Volunteer Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Southern States Cooperative, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws, or regulations