Warehouse Associate

WHO WE ARE

 

 

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have close to 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing just to name a few.

 

 

ABOUT THE JOB

 

The Warehouse Associate provides a broad range of support services for the Helena Products Group (HPG) warehouse including maintenance, sample shipping, procurement and waste management.

 

This position is with Helena Products Group (HPG). HPG develops Helena's extensive portfolio of proprietary products that includes seven product categories covering both crop production and crop protection. HPG leads the industry in creating innovations and formulation technologies and operates out of a state-of-the-art research, development and training facility located in Memphis, TN.

 

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

 

• Prepares samples of products for shipping.
• Records sample testing data into daily spreadsheets for distribution to manufacturing locations participating in our quality assurance program.
• Logs incoming and outgoing packages within the facility. This includes properly labeling their identity and date of receipt.
• Assists in preparing lab equipment, supplies and setup for testing and sampling.
• Cleans equipment such as glassware, instruments, sinks, tables and test panels using solvents, brushes and rags.
• Coordinates the receiving of samples and supplies and distributes them to appropriate lab and/or facility team members.
• Procures supplies and samples as directed by lab team.
• Performs general repairs in the laboratory.
• Maintains records of chemicals, apparatus and samples received for testing in the laboratory to stay in compliance with regulatory requirements for sample shipping and hazardous waste disposal.
• May be required to operate a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

 

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of work experience in a warehouse facility is required.

 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Basic carpentry and mechanical skills required.
• Organizational and record keeping skills required.
• Interpersonal skills required.
• Knowledge of basic inventory procedures and equipment is required.
• Ability to read and understand technical instructions is required.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.
• Applicants for positions requiring operation of other moving vehicles or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.

 

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

 

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