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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. Handle basic warehouse upkeep: weatherproofing, monitoring climate control and fire suppression systems, and coordinating with vendors when specialists are needed.

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<h1>Warehouse Lead</h1><p><strong>Bloomington, IL</strong> • Full-time, first shift</p><p><strong>Estimated total comp: $50,000-$60,000/year</strong> $19-$21/hour base + overtime during peak season + 15-17% profit sharing bonus (paid in December and August) + full benefits</p><h2>Why You'll Want This Job</h2><ul><li><strong>Profit sharing that actually pays out</strong> — adds roughly $3-$4/hour on top of base, twice a year</li><li><strong>Health, dental, disability, 401(k)</strong>, $150 clothing allowance, and paid team-building days</li><li><strong>Real growth path</strong> — we promote from within, and our Management Trainee program builds location managers from the ground up</li><li><strong>Family-owned feel</strong> with a worldwide footprint — leadership knows your name, decisions get made fast, and you're treated like a partner, not a number</li></ul><h2>The Role</h2><p>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.</p><h2>Day-to-Day Responsibilities</h2><p><strong>Leading the team</strong></p><ul><li>Direct the daily work of warehouse employees — assigning tasks, setting priorities, and keeping the crew moving</li><li>Train new forklift operators using our certification program</li><li>Lead by example on safety, work ethic, and attention to detail</li></ul><p><strong>Shipping and receiving</strong></p><ul><li>Build the daily work schedule so shipments are loaded and ready when customers expect them</li><li>Run accurate inventory counts on every load coming in or going out</li><li>Communicate directly with customers when their seed leaves the location</li><li>Post and release "Hold, Do Not Ship" signs on inventory as needed (with QA support)</li></ul><p><strong>Inventory and warehouse systems</strong></p><ul><li>Keep row location data accurate in our warehouse management system</li><li>Track materials and supplies so nothing gets lost, miscounted, or shipped wrong</li></ul><p><strong>Safety and quality</strong></p><ul><li>Enforce company safety programs every day — and flag risks before they become problems</li><li>Implement our Quality Management System within the warehouse</li><li>Suggest improvements to safety, layout, and process — we want people who think, not just do</li></ul><p><strong>Equipment and facility upkeep</strong></p><ul><li>Run the forklift preventative maintenance program so equipment stays in good shape</li><li>Handle basic warehouse upkeep: weatherproofing, monitoring climate control and fire suppression systems, and coordinating with vendors when specialists are needed</li><li>Implement and monitor a pest control program inside the warehouse</li></ul><p><strong>Keeping things clean and organized</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain a neat, clean, organized warehouse and work area at all times — audit-ready, every day</li></ul><h2>What You'll Bring</h2><ul><li>Daily forklift experience (not just a certification)</li><li>Ability to lift 30-70 lb bags repeatedly throughout the day</li><li>Comfort getting on and off a forklift many times a day</li><li>Leadership instincts — the person others naturally turn to for direction</li><li>Strong attention to detail with inventory and paperwork</li><li>Reliable attendance and a long-tenured work history</li><li>Basic computer skills (you'll use our inventory system daily)</li><li>Comfort with basic facility upkeep and knowing when to call in a specialist</li></ul><h2>What the Work Is Really Like</h2><p>The job runs in seasons. <strong>September-March is conditioning and shipping season</strong> — high volume, real urgency, overtime hours available. <strong>March-September slows down</strong> — the focus shifts to organizing, maintenance, and prep for next season. People who like that rhythm tend to stick.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Apply now — we're hiring fast.</strong></p><p>You should be proficient in:</p><ul><li>Equipment Troubleshooting</li><li>Skid Steer Operation</li><li>Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills</li><li>Shipping/Receiving</li><li>Warehouse Experience</li><li>Material Handler Experience</li><li>Industrial Cleaning Equipment Operation</li><li>Loading and Unloading Vehicles</li><li>Maintenance and Repair Skills</li><li>Forklift Licensed</li><li>Mechanical Assembly Skills</li><li>Packaging Experience</li><li>Meets Physical Requirements</li><li>Excellent Communication Skills</li><li>Experience in a Manufacturing Environment</li><li>Basic Computer Skills</li></ul><p>Machines & technologies you'll use:</p><ul><li>Forklifts</li></ul>

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