Warehouse Technician

Prairie Aquatech; Volga (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agriculture company in South Dakota is seeking a Logistics team member to manage shipping and receiving duties. The role involves ensuring the integrity of products through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols while working in a collaborative environment focused on sustainability and quality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of approved forklift driving procedures is required.
• Basic understanding of OSHA safety regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trucks; inspecting for damage.
• Maintaining a safe, compliant work area.
• Completing daily documentation as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Tools

Forklift driving

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

At Houdek, we are pioneering sustainable solutions in agriculture by transforming soybeans into high-value ingredients that support animal health, environmental stewardship, and food system innovation. Based in South Dakota, we take pride in creating products that are rooted in science, powered by nature, and designed to make a meaningful difference.

We're growing fast and looking for people who want to be part of something bold and impactful. Our team works with purpose and pride, guided by the core values that shape our culture:

Safety - We are committed to maintaining a safe, responsible, and healthy environment for all.

Quality - From process to product, we hold ourselves to the highest standards.

Respect - We foster a workplace where every voice matters and collaboration thrives.

Transparency - We communicate clearly, honestly, and often with our teams and our partners.

Innovation - We challenge convention, solve complex problems, and drive new possibilities every day.

If you're ready to join a team working toward a more sustainable future, we invite you to apply today.

JOB DUTIES

As a key member of the Logistics and Warehouse team, this role will report to the Logistics and Warehouse Manager and will be responsible for the following:

1. Loading and unloading trucks; inspecting for damage and reporting damage as necessary
2. Picking orders as needed
3. Wrapping and packing products appropriately
4. Labeling, shipping, and receiving products as needed.
5. Performing daily preventative maintenance on forklifts
6. Cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the work area, as well as external warehouses.
7. Operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and trucks in a safe manner
8. Maintaining a safe, compliant work area
9. Completing daily documentation as required
10. Maintaining responsibility for quality control; not sending out damaged products and not accepting damaged products in
11. Packaging finished product for shipping.
12. Staging finished product for loading
13. Other duties assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of approved forklift driving procedures is required.
• Basic understanding of OSHA safety regulations
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and keen attention to detail.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite desired
• The ability to lift a minimum of 30-55 pounds is required.

Please note that submission of an application does not guarantee employment. As part of our hiring process, Houdekreserves the right to conduct background investigations, which may include verification of education, past employment, and professional references, as well as criminal history checks where permitted by law. Background checks will be conducted when deemed necessary and appropriate for the role being considered, and any such inquiries will be handled in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. A criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment consideration. Each situation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the conviction. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge and understand that falsification of information may result in removal from the hiring process or termination if already employed.