Warehouse Operator

KWS SAAT SE; Tangent (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401k with match

Flexible PTO

Professional training

Job summary

KWS Seeds LLC in Tangent, Oregon is seeking a permanent full-time Warehouse Operator to support shipping, receiving, and inventory control within the warehouse. The role requires a valid driver’s license, potential forklift certification, and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities include receiving, staging, picking, and shipping; maintaining inventory accuracy; documenting processes; and cross-training across roles. Rotating shifts, PPE, and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires valid driver's license and ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Basic computer and math skills required for inventory and shipping tasks.
• Familiarity with inventory/warehousing/shipping systems.
• General working and mechanical knowledge.
• Must be able to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support receiving, staging, picking and shipping of product.
• Perform inventory counts to maintain accuracy.
• Follow processes with proper documentation and safety policies.
• Operate inventory/warehousing/shipping system programs.
• Cross-train in other positions to meet business needs.
• Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Driver's license

Forklift certified

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Warehouse experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory/warehousing systems

Job description

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KWS Seeds LLC is looking for a permanent full-time Warehouse Operator in Tangent, OR to s upport activities related to shipping and receiving within the warehouse.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Support receiving harvest, staging for various processing operations, and picking and shipping of product.

Perform inventory counts ensuring inventory accuracy.

Support receiving and distribution of goods to all departments.

Accurately follow the processes including required maintaining proper documentation.

Ensure package quality standards are met or exceeded.

Cross-train in other positions to meet business demands.

Operate various inventory, warehousing, and shipping system programs.

Flexibility to work rotating shifts as needed.

Wear Personal Protective Equipment as needed.

Ensure Company handbook, Rules, Guidelines and Procedures and safety policies are followed and personal protective equipment is used correctly.

Regularly operate a forklift.

Occasionally travel and/or drive on behalf of the business.

Meet attendance requirements.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid driver's license.

Able to become forklift certified.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Basic computer and math skills.

Ability to use multiple inventory/warehousing/shipping system program.

General working and mechanical knowledge.

WE OFFER:

A salary between $23 to $24 per hour. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made

Pension plan

401k with match

Flexible paid-time-off (PTO)

Professional training and development opportunities

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Must wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as needed. Work in high and precarious places and able to cover multiple areas including staircases safely and quickly. Able to work in varied environmental conditions (loud, hot, cold, dusty, damp, etc.). Flexibility to work rotating shifts as needed (including weekend, night shift, and holidays). Ability to work individually and within a team setting. Travel could exceed 30,000/year, which will involve driving a vehicle and travel to other production areas 3 to 4 weeks per year, which will involve over nights.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms able to bend/twist. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

About KWS

KWS is one of the world's leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a significant amount in research and development.
At KWS, diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise, our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is, we invite you to join us.
Further information: https://www.kws.com/corp/en/careers/. Follow us on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/.
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