Warehouse Operator

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Guilderland Center (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Operator to join their team. In this role, you will be integral to the warehousing process, ensuring the efficient delivery of products while operating forklifts and managing inventory. This position offers an opportunity to develop skills in a fast-paced environment while contributing to a member-owned cooperative committed to innovation in animal nutrition. If you thrive in collaborative settings and are eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Life Insurance

Education Assistance

Employee Development Programs

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with 6+ months of work experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety processes and maintain a clean work area.
• Process work orders and manage inbound/outbound deliveries.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Basic Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Warehouse Operator

Pay: $23.60 per hour plus Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour

Shift & Working Hours: 2nd Shift; 2:30PM to 11PM

Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed.

Role Focus: Warehouse Operator

Purina Animal Nutrition

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business who serves producers and animal owners throughout the United States. We innovate nutritional products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

In this role, you’ll be a key member of our Land O’Lakes, Inc. warehousing team, performing front-line processes that ensure successful delivery of final products. You’ll gain skills and experience in warehouse operations including coordinating inbound/outbound deliveries, packing/loading final products using a forklift, assisting with cycle counts, and organizing areas of the warehouse. You’ll operate daily on a forklift and use other plant machinery and equipment as needed. Join our team to become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others

• Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly

• Processes work orders by selecting correct products from racks, palletizing them, shrink-wrapping, and staging the product order for delivery

• Able to multi-task and keep up with warehousing demands in a fast-paced environment

• Ensures all standard operating procedures are followed

• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area

• Successful forklift certification required

Required Experience and Skills:

• Must be 18 years or older

• 6+ months of work experience in any industry

• Basic computer and math skills

• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions

• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot

• Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful

Preferred Experience:

• 1+ year of warehousing work experience

• Forklift experience

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift/carry up to 60 pounds

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements

• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment

• Working in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present

• Required to work scheduled shift which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.