Down To Earth is hiring!

For more than 40 years, Down to Earth hasn’t just been Eugene’s favorite place to shop, we’ve been its favorite place to work too! Join us and discover what it means to work for a privately owned, heritage brand that believes in leaving the world and the humans we encounter better than we found them.

We are seeking team members for our Fertilizer Production Team.

The primary function of this position is to work in a team environment to build inventory of finished fertilizer products through operation of various bulk materials handling and packaging equipment.

An offer of employment will be made contingent upon satisfactory results from a background check. Starting wage is $15.00 per hour.

High School Diploma or GED required

Must be 18 years old

Essential Job Functions:

Safety First

i. Down To Earth (DTE) takes employee safety seriously. It is the duty of all DTE team members to help maintain and improve a safe and healthy work environment at all times.

ii. DTE will train you on required materials handling equipment, including forklifts, as needed. Additional safety training is conducting on an ongoing basis.

iii. All safety issues should be immediately brought to the attention of your supervisor and/or the Safety Coordinator.

Communication and Interpretive Skills

i. Good communication skills are required to share information so that individuals and teams can perform their jobs properly. This is to insure that everyone is on the same page and the manufacturing process is as effective and efficient as possible.

ii. Team members must be capable of understanding inventory control systems for bulk materials and packaging. Must be able to follow instructions for production scheduling and finished goods output expectations.

Physical Job

i. Capable of lifting, moving and stacking boxes and bags up to 50 pounds through an entire shift.

ii. Able to repeatedly bend, stoop and lift items from ground-level to working height.

iii. Able to work on their feet (stand and walk) for their entire assigned work shift.

iv. Comfortable climbing ladders and working on overhead platforms.

Maintain Warehouse and Fertilizer Production Area Cleanliness

i. The Team Member should maintain a clean work space and generally help maintain the cleanliness of the entire warehouse, including exterior areas and buildings. Work areas should be clean at the end of each work day.

Inventory Duty

i. Team members are an integral part of the inventory control process and help maintain departmental inventory and ensure accuracy of bulk goods and completed finished goods on a daily basis.

ii. Team members are critically important members of the annual warehouse inventory team and are required to complete and maintain various aspects of the annual inventory process. Time-off must be scheduled around this mission-critical event.

Truck/Container Unloading

i. Team members will be required to assist loading and unloading trucks/containers.

Required Skills, Licenses or Certificates: This position requires the person to be accurate in basic math and reading, writing, and speaking skills in the English language. This job requires the person to read and understand written instructions, verify quantities and product accuracy, and readily convey/receive instructions. This job also requires the person to work well with others in a team environment. The production team member must develop a complete knowledge of the Down to Earth fertilizer product line.

Working Conditions: This is a physical job and the Fertilizer Team member should be in good physical condition. The job requires good mobility and standing and moving for the entire shift. Physical exertion will require bending and lifting boxes and often stacking 25 and 50 pound bags onto and off of pallets to complete production schedules. Some operation of manual hand trucks, hydraulic pallet jacks, and forklifts will be required; training on required material-handling machinery will be provided by Down To Earth instructors. The Fertilizer Team members regularly rotate positions and work stations to promote ergonomic health and safety. Some working positions are on elevated platforms.

Environmental Conditions : The Fertilizer Team member works both inside and occasionally outside the warehouse. This position is located in a warehouse that is neither heated nor air-conditioned and so the Fertilizer Team member should dress appropriately. Work clothes will often get soiled when handling boxes and products that are often dusty and soiled.

General Attitude: Must be a team player with a positive and upbeat attitude that is supportive of DTE policies and processes and who takes pride in their work. Willingness to contribute to the company in areas other than those outlined specifically in the job description.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM.

The normal work day is 8 hours with a 30-minute unpaid lunch period and two 15-minute paid breaks.

During busy periods overtime may be available including weekends.