Mill Worker (Yuma, AZ)

BARKLEY AG GROUP•Yuma, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing production work and support in a mill warehouse environment. This position will be working with premium quality durum, wheat, safflower, barley, Bermuda grass, and Sudan grass. Must be willing to be crossed-trained and move to other areas when needed.

Requirements

Experience safely operating forklift, lift trucks, dollies and other loading and moving equipment used in warehouse operations.
Warehouse experience at 1 year.
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Valid driver's license.
Ability to do shift work seasonally.
Flexibility to perform multiple roles.
Positive attitude and ability to work well independently and as a team.
Attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills.
Must be physically capable of lifting, carrying and loading up to 50-pound weight.
Ability to stand for extended periods; bend, stoop, push, pull and kneel frequently.
Flexibility to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time as well as climb stairs/ladders as needed.
Hand dexterity and strength.
Must be able to continuously climb and descend stairs safely utilizing handrails.

Nice To Haves

Forklift license a plus.
Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently handle, lift, mix, bag and load and move various raw materials, final products, and items packed for shipment manually utilizing hand tools, using hoists, and/or power equipment as needed.
Safely follow bagging procedures. (packing bags on loading equipment, sewing equipment pallets)
Assist in the regular maintenance associated with cleaning warehouse, equipment, pit areas and personal work/station areas.
Accurately placing storing products in accordance with company standards and government regulated specifications.
Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to the diverse products carried; maintaining a safe and clean working environment and equipment while adhering to OSHA-FEDERAL, state, local, and industry safety regulations.
Wrap and package product for shipment or delivery.
Commitment to excellence and high quality work ethic standards.
Support and assist in inventory tracking and maintenance.
Unload/load trucks utilizing required equipment.
Pick/Pack order.
Place product of bags (up to 50 lbs) on pallets to prepare for storage/shipping.
Receive/Stow product.
Feed or place items onto equipment for processing.
Accurately follow instructions from supervisors and management.
Remove product and machine attachments.
Adhere to all company rules and policies as laid out by employee orientation and handbook.
Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Attend various trainings, clean other areas as needed and perform other duties as assigned
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities