Warehouse Associate - Seedway - Hall, NY - Military veterans preferred

2024-03-29
AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee


New York
New York
10261
United States

** Warehouse Associate - Seedway - Hall, NY**

**Seedway** is headquartered in Hall, New York with branches in Pennsylvania, Florida, Vermont, Maine, and New York. Seedway has about 220 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 15,000 customers. The cooperative does business in farm, vegetable, and turf seed. Seedway is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

**PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT**

The purpose for this position is to assist in daily operational duties at the facility.

**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**

Responsible for ensuring that product is packaged at correct weight and that proper levels of seed treatment are being applied.

Stacks, stencils, cleans, and properly tags bags on pallet.

Maintains an accurate count of product bagged.

Operates necessary machinery such as forklifts, etc.

**OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS**

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

May be required to drive and run local errands as needed.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

**REQUIREMENTS**

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 1 or more years of retail related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of basic business principals of inventory management and mechanics.

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

Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record.

Frequently required to lift 51-70 lbs as needed.

Frequently exposed to working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures

Will be required to work hours other than those considered normal to meet seasonal demands.

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

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

**Nearest Major Market:** Rochester

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