Warehouse & Mill Technician

AMERICAN TAKII, INC.
Warehouse and Mill Technician

FLSA: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full Time
Location: Salinas, CA Hours: Monday – Friday, day shift , some Saturday work
Reports to: Warehouse Manager

About American Takii, Inc.
Located in the Salinas Valley, American Takii is proud to be part of the Takii Seed legacy known throughout the world. We greatly value our customers and strive for long-term partnerships based on service and trust. American Takii Inc was established in 1982 and is a subsidiary of Takii & Company, LTD, a privately held company that has been based in Kyoto, Japan since 1835. Takii is one of the world’s largest breeder/producers of flower and vegetable seeds, with breeding and experimental stations in Japan, and international subsidiaries located in the United States, the Netherlands, Brazil, Turkey and many other locations worldwide.
About the Warehouse and Mill Technician Role

The Warehouse and Mill Technician will work closely with internal departments and perform an array of functions that may include assisting in the receiving, processing, treating of seeds and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing and retrieving stock in the warehouse. Additionally, the technician will provide back up to the Mill Operator and perform milling activities as part of the seed cleaning process.

Essential Job Duties

Warehouse

• Prepares and completes orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship);
• Receives and processes warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, store);
• Performs inventory controls and keeps quality standards high for audits;
• Keeps a clean and safe working environment and optimizes space utilization;
• Reports any discrepancies;
• Communicates and cooperates with supervisors and coworkers;
• Enters Data to create shipments and update inventory using an ERP system
• Performs maintenance, operates and maintains warehouse vehicles and equipment;
• Follows quality service standards and complies with procedures, rules and regulations;
• Keeps all work areas clean and maintained, removing any leftover or hazardous materials at the end of each shift;
• Performs other duties as requirement by management, with some Saturday work;

Mill Worker

• Assists in the startup and calibration of mill work processes and ensure that any issues are readily reported;
• Assists mill operator in all aspects of mill operations;
• Operates and oversees the milling equipment in the absence of the mill operator and ensures that any issues are properly and timely reported;
• Checks operational safety of assigned mill equipment at the beginning of each shift;
• Reports any identified quality or maintenance problems or issues to the supervisor;
• Keeps all work areas clean and maintained, removing any leftover or hazardous materials at the end of each shift;
• Performs other duties as requirement by management, with some Saturday work;

Qualifications and Education

• High School or GED and/or two (2) years’ experience preferred;
• Minimum 6 months’ experience as a forklift driver or equivalent
• Experience working in a seed warehouse environment a plus;
• Terrific communication skills to coordinate smoothly with team members and truck drivers;
• Ability to read and write in English for checklists, documentation of inventory and completing other forms as needed;
• Computer data entry experience using the ABS database;
• Ability to perform basic math problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, etc.)
• Comfortable calculating quantities of product on partial pallets based on the number of items in a layer on a pallet;
• Ability to work in a rapid paced environment, prioritize tasks, meet multiple deadlines and ensure that work is accomplished in a timely fashion;
• Be insurable with a valid driver’s license and able to legally work in the United States;

Physical Demands/Working Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time, and periodically lift up to 50 pounds;
• Work is performed in a standard warehouse environment, which may include cold, wet, hot, dusty and humid conditions;
• Ascertain that all safety rules and regulations are followed in a complete and appropriate manner;

Disclaimer

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

American Takii, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status not listed here.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Warehouse technician: 2 years (Required)
• Data entry: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person