Operator, Warehouse

Pay Band: WAGE   

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.   

 

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.  

 

*$1,000 Sign-On Bonus*

 

This position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor.

 

What you will do:

 

• Perform all work in a safe and controlled manner, adhere to safety and environmental policies.
• Work safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following Nutrien, OSHA, MSHA, and MARSEC guidelines.
• Use proper personal protection equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, face shield, flash suits, and personal environmental monitors.
• Work as part of a team to complete assignment and minimize down-time.
• Work as a productive team member and support continuous improvement.
• Crosstrain and work in all areas of the facility, as needed.
• Perform work from elevated structures, ladders, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and man-baskets.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations as set forth by company.
• Have the ability to work 12-hour rotating shift.

 

What you will bring:

 

• High school education, or GED equivalent; post-secondary courses or training is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in a warehouse or similar
• Ability to communicate effectively. 
• The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) testing is required for all hourly applicants of Nutrien. Applicants must complete this test and meet a minimum of 4 in Graphic Literacy, 5 on Applied Mathematics and 5 on Workplace Documents in order to be considered eligible for employment with Nutrien
• The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) must be uploaded with your resume during your application to be considered eligible for employment with Nutrien
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ability to be clean shaven for safety reasons.
• Ability to wear required, company-provided personal protective equipment (PPE)--i.e., uniforms, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, emergency breathing apparatus. 

 

Compensation & Benefits:

 

Starting rate $26.68 per hour (plus available overtime).

 

Nutrien offers a skills-based pay compensation program. Hourly rates can progresses based on On-Job-Training, formal learning, and observation of new skills. Hourly rates can progress from starting rate of $26.68 to $37.00 per hour over a specified time period.

 

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days, and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.  Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process. 

 

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Aurora, NC is within ease of commuting to surrounding urban areas.  To the west is the Research Triangle Park which is surrounded by Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. As a r