Mill Worker/General Labor (Five Points, CA)

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: 0SM56 Barkley Seed Inc - CA - Five Points, CA, Position Type: Seasonal, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $17.65 - $17.65Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Manufacturing, SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for performing production work and support in a mill warehouse environment.  This position will be working with premium quality durum, wheat, safflower, barley, Bermuda grass, and Sudan grass.  Must be willing to be crossed-trained and move to other areas when needed. 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safely and efficiently handle, lift, mix, bag and load and move various raw materials, final products, and items packed for shipment manually utilizing hand tools, using hoists, and/or power equipment as needed.
Safely follow bagging procedures. (packing bags on loading equipment, sewing equipment pallets)
Assist in the regular maintenance associated with cleaning warehouse, equipment, pit areas and personal work/station areas.
Accurately placing storing products in accordance with company standards and government regulated specifications.
Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to the diverse products carried; maintaining a safe and clean working environment and equipment while adhering to OSHA-FEDERAL, state, local, and industry safety regulations.
Wrap and package product for shipment or delivery.
Commitment to excellence and high quality work ethic standards.
Support and assist in inventory tracking and maintenance.
Unload/load trucks utilizing required equipment.
Pick/Pack order.  Place product of bags (up to 50 lbs) on pallets to prepare for storage/shipping.
Receive/Stow product.
Feed or place items onto equipment for processing.
Accurately follow instructions from supervisors and management.
Remove product and machine attachments.
Adhere to all company rules and policies as laid out by employee orientation and handbook.
Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Attend various trainings, clean other areas as needed and perform other duties as assigned

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position.  This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities

 
Qualifications: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Experience safely operating forklift, lift trucks, dollies and other loading and moving equipment used in warehouse operations.
Warehouse experience at 1 year.

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATION/FORMAL TRAINING:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Valid driver's license.
Ability to do shift work seasonally.
Forklift license a plus.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES:

Flexibility to perform multiple roles.
Positive attitude and ability to work well independently and as a team.
Attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills.
Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be physically capable of lifting, carrying and loading up to 50 pound weight.
Ability to stand for extended periods; bend, stoop, push, pull and kneel frequently.
Flexibility to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time as well as climb stairs/ladders as needed.
Hand dexterity and strength.
Must be able to continuously climb and descend stairs safely utilizing hand rails.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work to be performed in an industrial manufacturing/processing environment: indoors and outdoors.
Work in a fast-paced environment with rapid hand and eye coordination.
May by required to work in outside weather conditions.
Uneven walking surfaces, heavy machinery, forklift traffic and loud noise.

Barkley Seed, Inc. does not tolerate discrimination of any type and offers equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, age, disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other considerations made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws.  We believe in providing eligible and qualified employees with opportunities to advance.  Barkley Seed, Inc. is an at-will employer.