Job Title: Material Handler III
Location: Eloy, Arizona
Department: Warehousing & Ginning
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
We are Olam Agri - a market-leading agri-business, focused on high-growth markets, with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 30 years. Our food, feed, fiber, agri-industrials, and ag-services capabilities span 30+ countries. We are at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows, working with farmers and customers to connect local origins and global destinations. We unlock value for customers, enable farming communities to prosper sustainably, and strive for a food-secure future.
We are the largest private ginner worldwide with extensive operations in Australia and USA. We use world-class ginning systems to produce superior and consistent quality cotton. Our integrated ginning and contract farming operations in Africa means we are on the ground to help farmers improve their practices and get a fair price. Our customers benefit from our broad operations, with a traceable, sustainable source of quality cotton. Because of this, we are chosen by textile mills in all major markets.
In the US, we're a leading supplier of all cotton varieties. Our business is diversified across the major growing regions of Texas, Memphis, Georgia, California, and Arizona, with ginning and warehousing infrastructure in several locations.
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Position Summary A leading global supply chain management company of agriculture commodities for feed and fiber is seeking a self-motivated individual for our Eloy Warehouse team located in Eloy, AZ. This role will report to the Warehouse Manager.
Responsibilities - Unload receivables from open and enclosed freight trucks with forklift and / or CAT loader.
- Operate sweeper, scissor lift, tractor, and other warehouse material handling equipment.
- Inspect and verify receivables at delivery against packing list for damages and discrepancies and document all findings on master packing lists.
- Perform daily inspections of machinery and document findings.
- Participate in regular safety meetings.
- Maintain daily targets of inbound and outbound loads.
- Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
- Help maintain a safe and orderly environment in facilities.
- Assist with facilities maintenance such as building repairs, yard maintenance, or landscaping during any downtime.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Proven experience as forklift operator.
- Ability to learn inventory software and scanners.
- Ability to operate at a maximum height of 20 feet.
- Ability to operate equipment and complete responsibilities safely and efficiently.
- Ability to identify which tools are necessary and safe for a particular job.
- Hand and eye coordination to complete material handling equipment operation tasks.
- Ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments with the use of proper safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
- Ability to work overtime when requested by management team.
- Able to read numbers, align products, check material for quality, and concentrate on tasks for several hours at a time.
- Ability to clearly communicate with all team members.
- Able to stoop, bend, lift, squat, kneel, crouch and twist.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to recognize safety hazards and follow site procedures.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Olam provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at:
At Olam Agri, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Agri Americas, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Two (2) years of forklift operating experience.
- Active forklift certification