Retail Warehouse Associate (Part Time)

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world.  We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world.  Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS Northwest has an opportunity in our Lynden, WA, Country Store. We are looking for a Part Time Warehouse Worker to safely and efficiently perform the job functions of loading/unloading freight trailers, moving pallets of product, palletizing bags, picking orders, completing documentation and cleaning in the warehouse. You must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, be self-motivated and work well in a team setting.

Compensation Data

Compensation Range:  $14.48 – $21.69

Washington State’s Minimum Wage is $15.74

The ranges displayed are CHS Salary ranges.  CHS adheres to all state salary requirements and minimum wages.

Responsibilities

• As directed, perform all job functions within the warehouse including loading/unloading freight trailers, moving pallets of product, palletizing product, picking orders and completing documentation.
• Provide excellent customer service. Treat customers professionally; greet customers promptly and courteously. Provide assistance to customers browsing inventory or checking out items at the counter.
• Perform cashier responsibilities including accepting payments and issuing receipts.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area and workstations neat/clean and complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Manage product inventory and follow first in-first out shipping and rotation principles.
• Complete shipping, receiving and inspection documents neatly and accurately.
• Operate equipment for loading and unloading. This includes operating a forklift.
• Conduct truck inspections prior to loading with product.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and assist maintenance techs as needed.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• No prior experience needed

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Warehouse Operations
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain forklift certification
• Propane certification or ability to obtain propane certification
• Ability to perform math related to order counts and inventory management
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Prior warehouse experience preferred
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, squat, twist and bend repeatedly
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs and bins
• Ability to lift 55 pounds repeatedly
• Ability to wear all required PPE such as: hard hat, hair net, safety glasses, face mask and safety boots
• Ablility to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.