Assoc, Warehouse/CDL (Seasonal)

SEEDWAY, LLC is headquartered in Hall, New York and currently employs 280 employees (including seasonal workers) nationwide. SEEDWAY is part of the GROWMARK system, an agricultural subsidiary serving more than 100,000 customers across North America, Canada, and Mexico. SEEDWAY, LLC is a full-line seed company providing high quality, high-performing farm seed products as well as lawn and turf products throughout Pennsylvania, New York, New England states, Florida, and South Carolina. We offer a leading line of vegetable seed for growers in the United States and Eastern Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

The purpose for this position is to assist in daily operational duties at the facility, including operating a single, tandem or multi-axle truck for delivery and/or pickup of agronomy products following specified time schedules to/from company locations or customer locations to achieve profitable business growth. 

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.

Operates all assigned vehicles, single, tandem, or multi axle configurations, forklifts, etc. in accordance with established safety standards and proper vehicle operation techniques.

Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections, such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights and brakes. Follows the preventative maintenance program and maintains a clean truck to present a professional appearance.

Loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products safely on trucks, trailers, or railcars by hand or by forklift truck. When loading, ensures loads are evenly balanced and distributed from the front of the trailer to the back and from side to side, as well as checks axle weights and loads them in accordance with DOT regulations.

Ensures that all deliveries and pickups are made in accordance with time schedules and performs duties in a manner that promotes superior customer service and professionalism within the company and the industry.

Ensures that all associated documentation, such as bill of ladings, delivery slips, and invoices are completed accurately and returned to the branch location at the end of the day in order to ensure timely receiving and payment of invoices.

Completes necessary paperwork, including accurate log books, records of cargo and any other assigned record-keeping duties on a daily basis.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows GROWMARK’s 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 and 1-2 years or more of related work experience, or the equivalent thereof, to demonstrate knowledge of basic business principals of inventory management and mechanics and the ability to safely operate tractor trailer or tender truck equipment and to meet company and DOT standards.

Must have and maintain a CDL license with required endorsements and any other applicable certification, license or permit, valid medical card

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

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Frequently required to lift 51-70 lbs as needed.

Frequently exposed to working conditions that 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 GROWMARK’s 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.