Material Handler (Seasonal)

GreenPoint Ag is a farmer-owned, American-owned company. We’re committed to farmers’ success because that’s the only way we succeed. Seeking employees who share our dedication, we're a leading agricultural inputs company in the Southeastern U.S., operating in over 100 communities across ten states.

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About Our Opportunity

We are looking for a Temporary / Seasonal Material Handler to work in our Vicksburg, MS Service Center Warehouse.  You’ll play a hands-on role in ensuring farmers get the materials they need for a successful season.     Job Duration: Estimated 3-5 months

Summary/Objective

Perform tasks essential to agricultural wholesale warehouse operations.  Coordinates inbound/outbound deliveries, packs and loads product using a forklift, cleans and organizes storage areas, assists with cycle counts, and maintains a safe, clean work area.

Essential Functions

• Handle and store hazardous materials, such as pesticides, fertilizers, or chemicals, in compliance with safety regulations and guidelines; follows all safety regulations and guidelines
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, goggles, and protective clothing, when working with hazardous materials
• Ensure that hazardous materials are labeled correctly, stored securely, and segregated to prevent chemical reactions or contamination
• Regularly inspect and maintain safety equipment, such as eyewash stations and emergency spill kits, and know their locations in case of emergencies
• Ensures equipment is in good, working condition; reports any discrepancies to site leadership
• 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)
• Assists other warehouse employees in various physical duties necessary in running an agricultural warehouse
• Other associated duties
• Cleans warehouse and site to ensure a welcoming environment, as well as safe, sanitary working conditions
• Embodies GreenPoint Ag’s Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals in daily work, contributing to a strong company culture through dedication and alignment with organizational objectives

Required Qualifications

• Specific position/site qualifications and progression may apply, consult with Human Resources

• High School graduate or GED; may be offset by experience
• 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.)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision