Agricrulture Warehouse Lead
Location: , Bloomington, IL 61705
Hire type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay Range: $19 - $21 /hr
Warehouse Lead
Bloomington, IL • Full-time, first shift
Estimated total comp: $50,000-$60,000/year; $19-$21/hour base + overtime during peak season + 15-17% profit sharing bonus (paid in December and August) + full benefits
Why You'll Want This Job
- Profit sharing that actually pays out — adds roughly $3-$4/hour on top of base, twice a year
- Health, dental, disability, 401(k), $150 clothing allowance, and paid team-building days
- Real growth path — we promote from within, and our Management Trainee program builds location managers from the ground up
- Family-owned feel with a worldwide footprint — leadership knows your name, decisions get made fast, and you're treated like a partner, not a number
The Role
Lead the warehouse team at our Bloomington location. You'll own everything stored in the warehouse — seed, packaging supplies, and other materials — and make sure every shipment goes out accurately and on time. This is hands-on leadership: you'll be on a forklift roughly 75% of the day, working alongside the crew, not watching from an office.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Leading the team
- Direct the daily work of warehouse employees — assigning tasks, setting priorities, and keeping the crew moving
- Train new forklift operators using our certification program
- Lead by example on safety, work ethic, and attention to detail
Shipping and receiving
- Build the daily work schedule so shipments are loaded and ready when customers expect them
- Run accurate inventory counts on every load coming in or going out
- Communicate directly with customers when their seed leaves the location
- Post and release "Hold, Do Not Ship" signs on inventory as needed (with QA support)
Inventory and warehouse systems
- Keep row location data accurate in our warehouse management system
- Track materials and supplies so nothing gets lost, miscounted, or shipped wrong
Safety and quality
- Enforce company safety programs every day — and flag risks before they become problems
- Implement our Quality Management System within the warehouse
- Suggest improvements to safety, layout, and process — we want people who think, not just do
Equipment and facility upkeep
- Run the forklift preventative maintenance program so equipment stays in good shape
- Handle basic warehouse upkeep: weatherproofing, monitoring climate control and fire suppression systems, and coordinating with vendors when specialists are needed
- Implement and monitor a pest control program inside the warehouse
Keeping things clean and organized
- Maintain a neat, clean, organized warehouse and work area at all times — audit-ready, every day
What You'll Bring
- Daily forklift experience (not just a certification)
- Ability to lift 30-70 lb bags repeatedly throughout the day
- Comfort getting on and off a forklift many times a day
- Leadership instincts — the person others naturally turn to for direction
- Strong attention to detail with inventory and paperwork
- Reliable attendance and a long-tenured work history
- Basic computer skills (you'll use our inventory system daily)
- Comfort with basic facility upkeep and knowing when to call in a specialist
What the Work Is Really Like
The job runs in seasons. September-March is conditioning and shipping season — high volume, real urgency, overtime hours available. March-September slows down — the focus shifts to organizing, maintenance, and prep for next season. People who like that rhythm tend to stick.
You'll be on your feet most of the day in a dusty environment with seed and pollen exposure. PPE is provided, but strong dust or pollen sensitivities aren't a fit for this role.
Apply now — we're hiring fast.
You should be proficient in:
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Skid Steer Operation
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Shipping/Receiving
- Warehouse Experience
- Material Handler Experience
- Industrial Cleaning Equipment Operation
- Loading and Unloading Vehicles
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- Forklift Licensed
- Mechanical Assembly Skills
- Packaging Experience
- Meets Physical Requirements
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
- Basic Computer Skills