Warehouse Worker

Manpower, Inc.; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Warehouse & Seed Supply Operations in Ames, IA is seeking a Warehouse Worker to join the team. You will perform daily tasks including order picking, stocking, seed bagging, and inventory support, with strong emphasis on safety and accuracy in paperwork.

You will operate forklifts and related equipment, handle heavy lifting up to 50 lbs, and ensure seed quality and contamination prevention. Join a hands-on environment focused on reliable seed handling and timely shipments.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize multiple tasks with minimal direction.
• Effective verbal and written communication with customers and carriers.
• High attention to detail and strong ethical conduct, with professional judgment.
• Forklift certification or willingness to become certified.
• Ability to handle heavy labor, including repetitive lifting of 50 lb bags.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Task planning

Verbal & written comms

Attention to detail

Forklift certification

Heavy lifting (50 lbs)

Tools

Forklift operation

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

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
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)