Raw Materials Production Worker

Full-Time Position (Day Shift) Hours: Mon-Fri Position (No Weekends)
Day One Benefits (including Health, Dental, Vision)
Paid Retirement (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) & 401K Retirement Option
Employer Paid Short Term (13 weeks) and Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off (2 weeks), Sick Time (5 days) & Paid Holidays (10)
Paid Life Insurance Policy up to $50,000
True Identity Protection (Norton LifeLock) - Employee Sponsored
Best Places to Work Award (Employer of Distinction)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Handle raw material warehouse activities to fulfill production needs, meet inventory requirements and receive raw material products in a timely fashion.
• Unload all bulk and raw materials to ensure safety and health factors are recognized in all processes.
• Maximize material utilization based on fertilizer orders to maintain maximum efficiency.
• Responsible for ordering, coordinating delivery, and receiving raw materials.
• Ensure and maintain the overall cleanliness of the raw materials area in warehouse and bulk unloading area as well as its surrounding areas.
• Assist Plant Manager in the daily, weekly and monthly inventory shrinkage and reconciliation processes.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Local ordinances affecting this position.
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and programs.
• Maintain valid licenses, certifications and/or permits required to perform responsibilities.
• Ensure timely processing of system information and proper documentation concerning inventory transactions (shipments, transfers, receipts, changes in cost/price, etc.).
• Actively manage inventory, staying within levels established by management.
• Work with Plant Manager in support of the safety and compliance regulations of plant and warehouse activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years experience with raw materials preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience operating loading equipment preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of all production methods, techniques and related equipment.
• Must have a strong understanding of raw material and other inventory functions.
• Must be able to read and interpret run list and specifications on formulations.
• Must be familiar with fertilizer construction and application.
• Must be extremely organized, self-motivated and can work independently.
• Must be able to supervise/perform multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Must be computer literate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Communicating with internal and external customers – must be able to talk, hear, see, and comprehend.
• The use of a computer and phone – Must be able to see, type, write, finger, grasp, and sit; must be able to use a mobile phone.
• Mobility of arms – Must be able to reach, and use arms to manipulate small objects.
• Mobility inside the plant, stand for extended periods of time, reach, bend, and regularly lift up to 100 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Work is routinely performed in a general production environment on a concrete surface, with frequent exposure to both the internal and external environment.
• Frequent exposure to severe weather conditions, both heat and cold.
• Frequent exposure to dust, and noise levels that exceed a normal threshold.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• Must wear steel-toed boots.
• Recommended: Safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, back brace, and safety attire as noted by guides provided in specific areas. These will be provided by Harrell’s upon request.
• Personal Protective Equipment must be worn in accordance with SDS recommendations.

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Harrell’s LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Protected Veterans/Disabled.
This company will provide Equal Opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, GINA, and age.