Material Handler

Essential Functions

• Performs regular warehouse duties, including product storage, product staging and bagging
• Drives a forklift to transport inbound products for storage and outbound products for delivery
• Organizes products in accordance with local procedures
• Follows logical sequence of loading and unloading trucks and/or rail cars and hand palletizing finished product
• Maintains a quality and professional image with customers and is responsive to their needs
• Pulls orders in accordance with purchase order requests
• Loads/unloads pallets (e.g., pulling and placing bags on pallets, operating bag machinery)
• Cleans warehouse and site to ensure a welcoming environment, as well as safe, sanitary working conditions
• Ensures equipment is in good, working condition; reports any discrepancies to site leadership; follows all safety regulations and guidelines
• Assists other plant/warehouse workers in various physical duties necessary in running an agricultural location
• Note: Fertilizer Material Handler will work primarily on the fertilizer bagging line, including associated cleaning duties

 Supervisor Responsibilities

• No supervisor responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Entry level position; some related experience and/or training preferred
• High School graduate or GED; may be offset by experience
• Experience working in a warehouse environment (e.g., product storage, product staging, etc.) preferred
• Experience driving a forklift (e.g., performing basic operations such as driving forwards, driving backwards, lifting, and lowering boom, maneuvering in tight areas without damaging products, etc.) preferred
• Experience working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets (e.g., pulling and placing pallets on/off vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically, etc.)
• Ability to lift 50 pound bags regularly throughout the day
• Valid driver’s license preferred; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision
• Ability to ensure a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks
• Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team 
• Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills (preferred)
• Trained or be able to operate lift truck if required
• Self-motivated and able to perform cleanup around the work area
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with team members and customers
• Applicants must also be able to demonstrate the following competencies: acts with integrity in products, processes, and relationships; delivers results efficiently & effectively; embraces role as an individual contributor to the warehouse team

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a warehouse or outdoor agricultural setting.  Employee will regularly encounter extreme temperatures, adverse weather, dust, loud noises, and a hazardous agricultural and/or industrial environment that requires regular use of PPE.

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.

Needs to stay in good physical condition to regularly lift more than 50 pounds, climb ladders, perform preventive maintenance activities, and assist other plant/warehouse workers in various physical duties necessary in running an agricultural location. Employee will regularly be required to walk, stand, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, handle, feel and grasp.  Workload is frequently medium to heavy.

Travel

Travel outside of the assigned area is very rare.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional job-related duties may be assigned.  GreenPoint Ag reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.

 

EEO Commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.