Careers
We are currently seeking a seasonal Warehouse Associates. Please see job description below.
Warehouse Associate
Competitive pay based on agricultural knowledge and background
Summary: Perform work related to the receipt, shipment, storage, processing and delivery of packaged and bulk seed and materials.
Duties and Responsibilities
(The following list not a comprehensive but highlights the major areas of responsibility for the position)
Essential Job Functions
- Perform a variety of warehouse tasks including; picking orders, forklift operation, stocking, mixing and bagging of seed
- Heavy labor including; repetitive lifting and stacking of 50# bags throughout the day
- Interpret and accurately complete paperwork for sales orders, work orders, receiving and processes
- Operate a variety of machines and equipment including, but not limited to: forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, conveyors, ladders, augers and other equipment
Warehouse:
- Pick orders for shipment or delivery
- Load/unload seed shipments according to delivery or routing documents and supervisors instructions
- Organize inventory in warehouse
- Assist with additional warehouse functions repackaging, tagging, restacking damaged products
Mill/Mixing:
- accurately prepare and process ingredients for mixing department
- Receive and store bulk seed
- Package seed in bags and stack on pallets
Interactions with freight carriers and customers:
- Conduct loading of seed onto trucks for freight carriers and customers
- Listen to customer and freight carrier instructions, provide courteous, attentive and energetic service towards our customer and carriers
- Have high attention to detail for accuracy when loading pallets onto trucks, making sure processes for shipping organic seed are followed accurately
Warehouse Safety and Maintenance:
- Safely operate equipment, practice safe lifting technique and abide by all safety protocols
- Maintain the warehouse in a clean and orderly fashion including; sweeping, putting tools away, repairing broken bags and cleaning up spills
- Empty all garbage cans and recycling into large dumpsters for proper garbage and recycling disposal
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, state and federal law licensing requirements regarding seed sales and treatment
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions as required by the Albert Lea Seed House
- Perform other job and work related responsibilities, tasks and projects as need or assigned
Sales Floor Stocker/Parcel Shipping:
- Maintain clean/organized retail space
- Stock and organize inventory on sales floor
- Pick, package and label orders for parcel shipping
- Receive incoming parcel shipments
Qualifications:
- Demonstrate the ability to plan, prioritize and organize to effectively manage multiple projects and activities. Respond to change in a flexible manner to meet evolving department needs
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing – is comfortable and effective at speaking to groups of employees
- Provide excellent customer service through clearly communicating and expressing appreciation
- Exhibit a high degree of ethical conduct and discretion. Exercise good judgement and exemplify professional behavior at all times with accountability, integrity and follow-through
- Remain current on all required trainings and certifications
- Adhere to department procedures regarding punctuality and attendance and exhibit flexibility and cooperation with shift scheduling
- Support the Albert Lea Seed House mission
Education, Credentials and Experience:
- Must be certified in forklift operation or be willing to become certified
- Agricultural background knowledge in regenerative and sustainable practices preferred
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance and 50+ pounds with assistance
- Bending, twisting and reaching conducive to both and office and warehouse environment
- Must be able to lift horizontally and vertically, climb and crawl, work on slippery or uneven surfaces, bend, stoop, kneel and walk for extended periods of time
- Must be comfortable working in uncontrolled climates including heat, cold, dust and dirt
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $14.00 – $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- agricultural: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Preferred)
- Forklift Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Warehouse Skills:
- Forklift experience
- Customer service
- Packaging
- Pallet jack
Work Remotely:
- No