What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seed Packer/Order Fulfillment Seasonal position at Express Seed Company?
POSITION OVERVIEW:
A Seed Packer/Order Fulfillment team member is a seasonal role that will fill customer orders by picking seeds from shelves, packing and labeling seeds, checking packed seeds against orders for accuracy, and using automated or computer-based technology to keep track of inventory and shipments. You will be responsible for inventory, cycle counting, data entry, and general office duties. You must be able to work in a cold environment (39–56-degree avg. temps). Additionally, you must be flexible in handling changes and interruptions, and be able to return to the task that you were performing.
JOB DUTIES:
- Measuring, packaging, and labeling seed packets for filling and shipping orders
- Receiving product and verifying accuracy against purchase orders
- Managing mail room activities, including sorting, distributing, and dispatching mail and packages
- Auditing orders and reporting any discrepancies to the Seed Fulfillment Manager
- Determining product readiness and quality
- Performing physical counts of inventory, cycle counts, and balancing inventory
- Using basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with a calculator) and sorting numbers
- All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent experience
- Basic understanding of shipping principles and procedures
- Must possess organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize, follow verbal and written directions, and read orders
- Attention to detail is critical, and problem-solving skills are a plus
- Ability to use a computer
- Ability to work independently with little direction
- Must be mobile and comfortable on your feet
- Must have transportation and be able to work early or late as required
- Flexible work schedule during peak season from October to March
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT & REQUIREMENTS:
- Climate-controlled environment with cold temperatures and minimal humidity
- Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking
- Frequently requires sitting, standing, fine dexterity, and handling
- Occasionally requires walking, climbing stairs, lifting (up to 20lbs), carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching
- Rarely requires climbing