Can you repetitively bend and lift boxes and bags up to 80 lbs? While working in a non-climate controlled environment? Do you have excellent interpersonal skills with a team approach and a positive attitude? Are you willing to operate material handling equipment including forklift, order picker, pallet jack, and other equipment as required? If you said yes to all of these questions, we’d like to hear from you!
For over a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products and services. Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment. Come grow with us!
General Purpose and Scope of Position:
Wilbur-Ellis is seeking a motivated individual who will assist in all aspects of general warehouse duties. This will include, but is not limited to, stocking and retrieving package and bulk containers, driving a forklift, and general housekeeping. The ideal candidate must enjoy working with a diverse customer base in a fast-paced setting.
Key Skills and Abilities Include:
Ability to work and contribute to a team approach with a positive attitude and outlook
Present a professional image to the Wilbur-Ellis customer through personal appearance and overall branch cleanliness
Willingness to operate material handling equipment including forklift, order picker, pallet jack, and other equipment as required
Ability to repetitively bend and lift boxes and bags up to 80 pounds
Willingness and desire to work overtime hours during busy seasons
Key Personal Attributes Include:
Enjoy and embrace a diverse/variety of job duties and responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be versatile, flexible, and willing
Can effectively multi-task
Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations (preferred but not required)
Requires excellent interpersonal skills between both customers and fellow employees
Forklift Driver and Driving Certification (offered on the job)
A valid driver’s license with a Class A CDL is a plus
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Willingness to learn
The motivation of a self-starter
Detail-oriented
Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:
Receive and ship inventory items
Maintain accurate inventory records, ensuring no product leaves, or enters the warehouse without the necessary paperwork
Meet and complete all WECO regulatory safety requirements
Attend product training sessions and meetings when necessary
Responsible for warehouse cleanliness
Ability to utilize weights and measures to accurately fill containers
Keep paperwork (load slips) in order and turned in on time
Pull Customer orders correctly for delivery
Notify Operations Manager immediately if product spills
All safety equipment will be worn at all times for your own safety
Responsible for reporting all mistakes immediately
Respond to inquiries in a timely, accurate, and appropriate manner
All other duties as assigned
Compensation and Benefits:
In compliance with all states and cities that require transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $16.01 - $20.27 per hour. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits.