Job Description

About GreenPoint Ag

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.

If you're passionate about rural America and its farmers, join us. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering an inclusive workplace in a vital industry. Apply now to be part of our hardworking, passionate team.

Our Opportunity

We are looking for a

Full-Time

Material Handler

for our

Vicksburg, MS warehouse

location

. If you're looking for a hands-on role in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you! Our culture fosters a connected work environment, employee engagement, and career development / opportunities. If you would like to be part of a great work culture and teamwork environment, you may be the candidate we're looking for.

Summary/Objective

Perform tasks essential to agricultural wholesale operations. 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 and guidelines Handle and store hazardous materials (pesticides, fertilizers, chemicals) in compliance with safety regulations Use appropriate PPE (gloves, goggles, protective clothing) when working with hazardous materials Ensure correct labeling, secure storage, and proper segregation of hazardous materials Regularly inspect and maintain safety equipment; know their locations for emergencies Perform regular warehouse duties, including product storage, staging, and bagging Drive a forklift to transport inbound and outbound products Organize products following local procedures Follow a logical sequence for loading and unloading trucks/rail cars, and hand palletize finished products Loads/unloads pallets (e.g., pulling and placing bags on pallets, operating bag machinery) Handle liquid product transfers, including bulk tank loading and outbound load preparation Pull orders according to purchase order requests Double check orders to ensure accuracy; verifier may be needed based on experience Ensure all equipment is in good working condition; report discrepancies to site leadership Use Blender equipment, forklift, and other equipment in daily job duties Assist in equipment maintenance and associated duties Maintain a quality and professional image with customers; be responsive to their needs Clean warehouse and site for a welcoming and safe working environment Works with and assists other employees with various duties, as assigned by the supervisor Embody GreenPoint Ag Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals in daily work, contributing to a strong company culture

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 by experience Specific site qualifications and progression may apply. Advancement is not guaranteed by achieving years of experience only. Proficiency in job and behaviors that align with GreenPoint Ag Core Values (i.e. teamwork - helping other employees) are large considerations, consult with local team. Valid driver's license: must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy. Must possess a valid driver's license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy Experience in agriculture environment preferred 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

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; delivers results efficiently & effectively; embraces role as an individual contributor to the warehouse team

Work Environment

While 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 Demands

The 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, balance, 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.

Travel

Less than 1% outside of location vicinity

Other Duties

Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Other 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 You

We 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 at

https://www.greenpointag.com/careers

.