Warehouse Associate - Must be able to operate forklift

Helena Agri Enterprises - Shawnee, KS

Full-time

Shawnee, KS

5,001-10,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

WHO WE ARE Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have close to 600 locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing just to name a few. ABOUT THE JOB The Warehouse Associate is responsible for maintaining warehouse operations including inventory, equipment and appearance. WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE Maintains general warehouse appearance including policing outside the building. Maintains inventory numbers accurately throughout the month to help minimize loss. Assists the Warehouse Manager by informing when products are low and disposing of damaged inventory safely as required. Maintains forklift maintenance and service schedule. Assists the Warehouse Manager in monitoring mileage and required service on delivery vehicles. May be required to drive a company vehicle. Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers. Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader. Regular and reliable attendance is required. Follows all company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains general warehouse appearance including policing outside the building.
• Maintains inventory numbers accurately throughout the month to help minimize loss.
• Assists the Warehouse Manager by informing when products are low and disposing of damaged inventory safely as required.
• Maintains forklift maintenance and service schedule.
• Assists the Warehouse Manager in monitoring mileage and required service on delivery vehicles.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a warehouse is preferred.
• CDL license or the ability to obtain.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds (based on the location's needs) is required.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Strong math and reading skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Applicants for positions requiring any driving of a vehicle of any type on a roadway, must be 18 and possess a valid U.S. driver's license.
• Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Education Assistance
• Free Term Life Insurance
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability
• Paid holidays