Seasonal Material Handler

GreenPoint Ag•Jones, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a seasonal Material Handler for our Jones, LA. Retail Location. Our culture fosters a connected work environment, employee engagement, and career development. Summary/Objective Performs tasks essential to retail warehouse operations. Coordinates inbound/outbound deliveries, packs and loads products using a forklift, cleans and organizes storage areas, assists with cycle counts, and maintains a safe, clean work area.

Requirements

Specific position/site qualifications and progression may apply, consult with Human Resources
High School graduate or GED; may be offset by experience
Must possess a valid driver’s license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy
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; deliver results efficiently & effectively; embraces role as an individual contributor to the warehouse team
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.

Nice To Haves

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.)

Responsibilities

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
Material Handler, Fertilizer Plant equipment maintenance and other associated duties