Material Handler

GROWMARK FS is headquartered in Milford, Delaware with branches in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. GROWMARK FS has about 500 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 13,000 customers. The cooperative does business in seed, agronomy, energy, crop protection, precision agriculture, and custom application. GROWMARK FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 400,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Under general supervision, handles and maintains the flow of materials and products through the distribution center in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with company standards and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for the accurate receipt, placement and storage of product within the distribution center in accordance with established company policies and procedures.

Responsible for the accurate timely picking, packing and shipping of merchandise in accordance with established company policies and procedures.

Transports and restocks products in their assigned locations maintaining first in/first out inventory procedures. Ensures all operating procedures are followed to ensure efficient and effective space utilization and maintenance of facilities and equipment.

Completes all necessary paperwork and updates supervisor to ensure accuracy.

Participates in periodic product inventories and annual inventory, include use of SAP.

Backup for Material Handler II or III as needed.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for the general cleanliness of the warehouse and maintains all equipment in accordance with company standards.

Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school degree or the equivalent thereof. Prefer some experience in a warehouse environment.

Must be mobile and can lift and load heavy items up to 51-70 lbs.

Must have the ability to learn and perform the duties necessary to provide the maximum service level required of this position.

May occasionally be exposed to or required to work in conditions that may include dust, fumes, chemicals with appropriate safety measures.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.