Warehouse Worker

Select Genetics; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Genetics in North Carolina is seeking a Warehouse Worker to maintain an orderly, well-kept warehouse and to receive, check, and deliver farm supplies as needed. You will support Farm Managers and Division Breeder staff, ensuring timely processing of weekly orders and proper handling of materials in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities include inventory organization, communication with vendors, and adherence to safety, health, and biosecurity policies.

Qualifications

• One-year minimum warehouse/farm maintenance experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in varied environments.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Good written and verbal communication in English.
• Willingness to work varied schedules.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming merchandise against invoices.
• Maintain organized warehouse inventory and categorization.
• Deliver farm supply orders to farms in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with service techs and farm managers.
• Follow safety, biosecurity and PPE guidelines.
• Occasional weekly trips to Raeford, NC division for samples.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Basic math

Computer skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Lifting 50 lbs

Driver's license

Job description

Select Genetics presents a solid platform to serve customers on a national and international scale by providing quality poults, service, and innovation. In association with Aviagen Turkeys, Select Genetics is the nation’s leader in turkey breeding and hatching.

• Job Title: Warehouse Worker
• Organizational Unit: Select Genetics
• Department: Farms
• Reports To: Breeder Division Manager
• Location: North Carolina
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE

Warehouse Worker position maintains the warehouse in an orderly and well-kept manner. Responsible for receiving incoming vendors and checking the merchandise, ensuring all incoming items match the invoice. This individual is responsible for receiving, filling, and delivering Farm Manager’s weekly/bi-weekly supply order requests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Willingness to work/co-operate productively with Service Techs, Farm Managers, Division Breeder managers, etc., in maintaining supplies for The Farms so when the need arises, the products/items are available to send.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and maintain all supplies according to the following categories: Animal Health and Welfare, Safety, Biosecurity, Employee’s PPE, House/Barn Cleaning, etc.
• The ability to perform basic mathematics and computer skills is a plus.
• Possess good written, excellent reading, and verbal communication.
• Ability to perform job duties while constantly moving and using hands, occasionally lifting objects while being exposed to dust, cold, humidity, heat, chemicals and/or fumes.
• Ability and willingness to work on other assigned tasks as needed.
• Must be actively productive and efficient.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain the company warehouse and all supplies, including the vehicle used.
• Transfer equipment and supplies from warehouse to farm and from farm to farm.
• Deliver farm supply orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Report to the Breeder Division Manager any issues with interior or exterior facilities, including climate control, damage, leaks, etc., pest infestation problems, or mishandling of birds.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, business ethics codes, and all applicable federal and state regulations.
• This position may also requirea weekly trip to our Raeford, NC Division to drop off and/or pick up samples.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• A willingness to work varied schedules to assist on farms as needed to remove dead birds and run the incinerators.
• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the company’s needs.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• One-year minimum of Warehouse and Farm Maintenance experience.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to adapt time and effort to high-priority areas, including accommodating various daily hours.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs., push/pull up to 50 lbs., bend and squat, grip small objects, and be capable of repeated actions.
• Be able to walk and stand on different surfaces, including concrete and shavings in barns.
• The work requires Warehouse/Maintenance position to have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record.
• Does not own or operate around backyard poultry, foul, or swine operations off duty.

Additional required skills and abilities include a customer-service orientation; the ability to successfully handle multiple demands simultaneously; strong time management and organizational skills; attention to detail; strong communication skills in English, including verbal, written, and listening; the ability to read and interpret company policies and procedures, and applicable federal and state regulations; the ability to communicate and interact productively with all levels of employees, and internal and external vendors.

Successful completion of a drug screen, work achievement verification and a motor vehicle driving record check are required.

Compensation Package: Select Genetics offers a complete and comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, telehealth, 401k, life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, paid holidays, paid time off and more.