Warehouse Worker

ManpowerGroup; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Warehouse & Seed Supply Operations in Ames, IA is hiring a Warehouse Worker to support daily receipt, shipment, storage, processing, and delivery of seed and materials. Pay ranges from $20 to $22 per hour; shift 7:30 am–4:00 pm.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in paperwork, and keeping inventory organized to protect seed quality. The candidate will perform order picking, stocking, and packaging tasks, operate forklifts and other equipment, and ensure proper documentation and loading for

Qualifications

• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks with minimal direction.
• Effective verbal and written communication with customers and freight carriers.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and follow-through.
• Forklift certification or willingness to become certified.
• Ability to handle heavy labor (50# bags) daily.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse tasks: picking orders, stocking, mixing and bagging seed, and supporting inventory packaging.
• Operate equipment: forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, conveyors, and other warehouse machinery.
• Interpret and complete paperwork for sales orders, work orders, receipts, and warehouse processes.
• Load/unload seed shipments and organize pallets for shipment.
• Support seed quality and contamination prevention through proper processes.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Forklift certification

Safety focus

Tools

Forklift

Hand trucks

Pallet jacks

Conveyors

Mixing equipment

Job description

Our client, Warehouse & Seed Supply Operations is seeking a Warehouse Worker to join their team. As a Warehouse Worker, you will be part of the Warehouse team supporting day-to-day receipt, shipment, storage, processing, and delivery of seed and materials. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on safety, a commitment to accuracy with paperwork, and the drive to keep inventory organized and seed quality protected—which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Warehouse Worker

Location: Ames, IA

Pay Range: $20-$22 per hour

Shift: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

What's the Job?

• Perform warehouse tasks including picking orders, stocking, mixing and bagging seed, and supporting inventory packaging needs.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, hand trucks and carts, pallet jacks, conveyors, rolling stock ladders, and mixing equipment.
• Interpret and accurately complete paperwork for sales orders, work orders, receipts, and other warehouse processes.
• Load and unload seed shipments according to delivery or routing documents and supervisor instructions; organize pallets for shipment.
• Support seed quality and contamination prevention by following appropriate processes, including repackaging, tagging, and restacking damaged products.

What's Needed?

• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks with minimal direction, while remaining flexible to changing department needs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a cooperative, customer-service focused attitude when working with customers and freight carriers.
• High attention to detail and strong ethical conduct, with professional judgment, accountability, integrity, and follow-through.
• Forklift certification or willingness to become certified; willingness to remain current on required trainings and certifications.
• Ability to handle heavy labor, including repetitive lifting and stacking of 50# bags throughout the day, and lifting 50 pounds without assistance and 50+ pounds with assistance.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a hands-on warehouse role where your accuracy and safety habits directly support reliable seed handling and shipping.
• Opportunity to contribute to organized inventory and smooth order fulfillment through picking, loading, and documentation.
• Engage with customers and freight carriers by providing courteous, attentive, energetic service and clear loading communication.
• Join a team that participates in staff meetings and training sessions to support continuous improvement.
• Be part of a mission-driven environment focused on responsible seed operations and quality protection.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

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