Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.25 - $18.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Southern States Cooperative, Inc. (SSC) is a reputable agricultural cooperative serving farming communities with a range of essential products and services. Established with the mission to support local agriculture and rural households, SSC operates multiple service and cooperative locations, providing high-quality merchandise and expert assistance to customers. The organization is committed to maintaining strong customer relationships, operational excellence, and ensuring the availability of products crucial to the success of farmers and rural families across the region. SSC’s inventory ranges from agricultural supplies to propane services, embodying the cooperative spirit and reliability that have made it a trusted name in the... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in warehouse or retail operations preferred
- Ability to operate forklifts and industrial equipment safely
- Capability to perform manual lifting and physically demanding tasks
- Valid driver’s license for operating company vehicles
- Ability to follow safety protocols and use Personal Protective Equipment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- Flexibility to perform various maintenance duties and handle diverse tasks
- Willingness to adhere to Southern States Cooperative safety and operational procedures
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience in retail or warehouse operations
- Forklift operation certification or equivalent training
- Familiarity with inventory management and stock replenishment
- Knowledge of safety standards including OSHA regulations
- Basic customer service skills with a focus on prompt and courteous support
- Ability to read and interpret merchandising plan-o-grams
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Class B or higher driver’s license preferred
- Experience with propane cylinder handling and related safety procedures preferred
Job Duties
- Maintain regular communication with store leadership to receive daily assignments and provide timely information regarding receiving and inventory supply, customer orders, showroom appearance, facility maintenance, safety, loss prevention, and other factors critical to daily operations
- Provide prompt and courteous customer support
- Assist customers with filling orders, lifting and accessing products, and loading merchandise into vehicles
- Verify invoices to ensure proper merchandise and quantities are loaded
- Effectively secure loads
- Receive merchandise deliveries at facility warehouse according to established procedures
- Unload merchandise using proper equipment and manual lifting as appropriate
- Count and verify accuracy of delivery by comparing to purchase orders and reviewing shipping documents
- Inspect items for damage or defects
- Notify supervisor immediately of shipping errors, damage to materials, and product quality issues
- Safely move merchandise throughout the warehouse utilizing proper equipment, including manual lifting
- Perform full pallet put-away
- Accurately store merchandise in warehouse racking or other designated locations
- Manually stack down mixed pallets, sorting merchandise for warehouse storage or showroom replenishment
- Perform showroom replenishment
- Safely move merchandise to the showroom utilizing proper equipment and/or manual lifting
- Stock merchandise ensuring shelves and displays are neatly faced and organized and that items are accessible to customers
- Perform recovery according to facility procedures
- Reconfigure store shelving, build endcaps, and assist with creating merchandise displays
- Read and interpret merchandising diagrams (plan-o-grams)
- Deliver bulk and/or packaged merchandise to customer locations utilizing SSC vehicles
- Fill propane cylinders
- Operate all propane-related equipment according to established procedures and safety protocols, and in compliance with training and licensing requirements
- Assist facility team members in taking physical inventory according to established guidelines
- Monitor entrances and exits to promote store security, safety, and to minimize merchandise loss
- Request receipt or proof of payment in keeping with facility procedures
- Escalate potential security concerns to store leadership
- Perform regular inspections of forklifts and other industrial equipment according to facility guidelines
- Identify and report maintenance needs to supervisor
- May assist with maintenance of equipment as needed
- Perform daily housekeeping duties and general facility maintenance to keep warehouse, showroom, outside lot and display areas neat and safe
- Keep aisles and walkways clear of debris
- May perform lawn care, snow removal, painting, and other general maintenance assignments as determined by location needs
- Work safely as to not cause harm to yourself, customers and property, co-workers, equipment, or inventory
- Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
- Operate all equipment and vehicles according to SSC policy and government regulations
- Comply with OSHA regulations, Southern States Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards, work rules and policies
- Perform all other job functions as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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