Description
GreenPoint Agis a farmer-owned, American-owned company. We’re committed to farmers’success, becausethat’s the only way we succeed. It’s a responsibility we don’t take lightly, and we look for employees who share this same commitment.As a leading Southeastern U.S. agricultural inputs company, we source our strength from high-quality employees who allow us to build long-term relationships with our customers. We operate inover 100communities acrossten states.If you share a passion for rural America and the farmers who are so vital to its health, then we’d like to talk with you.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace with the opportunity to challenge yourself in one of today’s most vital industries. If you are a hardworking, passionate team player we wouldlove to consider adding you to the GreenPoint Agteam.Our OpportunityWe are looking for aTemporary / SeasonalMaterial Handlerfor ourMontgomery, AL Retail Location.If you enjoyworkingoutdoors, fostering a sense of purpose and well-being from connecting with farmers, GreenPoint Agmay be the employer for you. Our culture fosters employee engagement, career development and opportunities are endless.Summary/ObjectivePerforms tasks essential to agricultural operations at aretailwarehouse. Familiar with all aspects of location/warehouse duties.
Packs, loads, and unloads products for orders using multiple forms of equipment including forklift, blender, etc. Cleans and organizes storage areas, assists with cycle counts, and maintains a safe, clean work area.Essential Functions
- Follow all safety regulations andguidelines
- Take soil samples in the filed
- Handle and store hazardous materials (pesticides, fertilizers, chemicals) in compliance with safety regulations
- Use appropriate PPE (gloves, goggles, protective clothing) when working with hazardousmaterials
- Ensure correct labeling, secure storage, and proper segregation of hazardousmaterials
- Regularly inspect and maintain safety equipment; know their locations foremergencies
- Perform regular warehouse duties, including product storage, staging, andbagging
- Drive a forklift to transport inbound and outboundproducts
- Organize products following localprocedures
- Follow a logical sequence for loading and unloading trucks/rail cars, and hand palletize finishedproducts
- Loads/unloads pallets (e.g., pulling and placing bags on pallets, operating bag machinery)
- Pull orders according to purchase orderrequests
- Double check orders to ensure accuracy; verifier may be needed based onexperience
- Ensure all equipment is in good working condition; report discrepancies to siteleadership
- Use Blender equipment, forklift, and other equipment in daily jobduties
- Assist in equipment maintenance and associatedduties
- Maintain a quality and professional image with customers; be responsive to theirneeds
- Clean warehouse and site for a welcoming and safe working environment
- Works with and assists other employees with various duties, as assigned by thesupervisor
- Embody GreenPoint Ag Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals in daily work, contributing to a strong companyculture
Supervisor Responsibilities
- No supervisor responsibilities
Required Qualifications
- Specific position/site qualifications and progression may apply, consult with Human Resources
- High School graduate or GED; may be offset byexperience
- Must possess a valid driver’s license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Companypolicy
- Experience in agriculture environmentpreferred
- 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.)preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds asneeded
- Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limitedsupervision
- Ability to ensure a safe working environment while performing assignedtasks
- Customer focused and able to work in a collaborativeteam
- Ability to be flexible in work performed andschedule
- Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills (preferred)
- Trained or be able to operate lift truck ifrequired
- Self-motivated and able to perform cleanup around the workarea
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with team members andcustomers
- Successful hire must also be able to demonstrate the following competencies: acts with integrity in products, processes, and relationships; delivers results efficiently & effectively; embraces role as an individual contributor to the warehouseteam
Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a warehouse or outdoor agricultural setting. Employee will regularly encounter extreme temperatures, adverse weather, dust, loud noises, and a hazardous agricultural and/or industrial environment that requires regular use of PPE.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.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. Must be able to work at heights between 45-65 feet from a catwalk, while using proper harness personal protective equipment on occasion to maintenance fertilizer conveyer.
Workload is frequently medium to heavy.TravelTravel outside of the assigned area is very rare.Other DutiesPlease note this job description isintended to describe thegeneral nature and level of work performed by employeesassigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional job-related duties may be assigned. GreenPoint Ag reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.EEO Commitment:We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.Communication with YouWe are mindful that the job placement market has recently been infiltrated by individuals attempting to commit fraudulent acts.
Unauthorized persons have been known to place advertisements for fake positions in the name of innocent and unwitting employers by mixing them in among legitimate job postings on authorized sites and by posting them on sites not used by the genuine employer. These imposter advertisements sometimes contain contact information for interested applicants that are different from an employer’s career website or company email address. Such imposter job advertisements typically include promises of high-paying jobs with the requirement that job seekers first send sensitive personal information or money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees.Please be advised that GreenPoint Ag will never ask a potential job seeker for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruitment or hiring process.You should look carefully at any email address that you are instructed to use to submit a job application.All email correspondence from GreenPoint Ag ends in “@greenpointag.com.”If you have questions about any of our open positions, please visit our careers website athttps://www.greenpointag.com/careers.
