Assistant Warehouse Manager

WHO WE ARE

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have close to 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing, just to name a few.


ABOUT THE JOB

The Assistant Warehouse Manager is responsible for supporting the day-to-day warehouse and administrative operations of the location. This position works closely with the Warehouse Manager to coordinate warehouse activities, inventory, deliveries, customer needs and administrative functions. The position provides day-to-day direction and coordination of warehouse employees and Truck Drivers to support the efficient and timely completion of operational activities.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Performs departmental typing, copying, filing, faxing, mailing, record keeping and reception duties.
• Maintains all accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Inputs all delivery tickets, invoices and map details, daily collections and posting of checks.
• Assists customers with questions about their account such as balance, credits, invoices and discounts.
• Assists branch team members with projects as needed.
• Provides branch team with employee forms and information.
• Reviews work for completeness and quality.
• Maintains yearly records by filing and starting new-year files. Ensures required permits and tax forms are current at the start of each year.
• Assists with daily and monthly inventory counts and adjustments. Orders products with the Branch Warehouse Manager based on monthly and seasonal needs forecasts.
• Provides day-to-day direction and coordination of warehouse activities, including communicating work priorities and coordinating daily operational needs.
• Processes tickets, invoices, credit correspondence and other computer-related duties.
• Coordinates truck routing, including contacting customers, suppliers and other appropriate parties regarding delivery needs and concerns.
• Coordinates inventory control activities, including monitoring receivables, customer orders and general duties associated with inventory control.
• Assists the Warehouse Manager in monitoring and implementing supplier programs.
• Monitors equipment maintenance and care including month-end reports on mileage, driver reports and other required reports.
• Assists Warehouse Manager with month-end closing activities including verification of invoices, inventory count and proper month-end reports.
• Provides back-up to Truck Drivers and the administrative team at the location when needed.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Three years of experience in a business environment using spreadsheets and word processing software is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of general laborer experience is required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers, drivers, warehouse employees and branch team members.
• Forklift experience is required.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid U.S driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle. Must be able to meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Applicants for positions requiring operation of other moving vehicles or interaction with heavy equipment must meet legal age requirement.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.

Pay rate is $24-27/hr

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

This position works in both an office and warehouse/outdoor environment. The position will regularly perform administrative duties in an office setting and may also work in the warehouse and outdoors in varying weather conditions. When working in the warehouse, the employee may be exposed to moving equipment/mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations, and electrical hazards. This position requires the ability to use hands for various tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit and stand for extended periods. The position may require lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to and including 50 pounds or more, reaching overhead, climbing, gripping, grasping, twisting, bending and stooping."

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with Daily Pay.
• Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

For more detailed information about our benefits visit us at helenacareers.com/benefits.

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.