Seed Packer/Order Fulfillment Seasonal

Seed Packer/Order Fulfillment Seasonal

Express Seed Company - OBERLIN, OH

POSITION OVERVIEW:

A Seed Packer/Order Fulfillment team member is a seasonal role that will fill customer orders by picking seeds from shelves, packing and labeling seeds, checking packed seeds against orders for accuracy, and using automated or computer-based technology to keep track of inventory and shipments. You will be responsible for inventory, cycle counting, data entry, and general office duties. You must be able to work in a cold environment (3956-degree avg. temps). Additionally, you must be flexible in handling changes and interruptions, and be able to return to the task that you were performing.

JOB DUTIES:

• Measuring, packaging, and labeling seed packets for filling and shipping orders
• Receiving product and verifying accuracy against purchase orders
• Managing mail room activities, including sorting, distributing, and dispatching mail and packages
• Auditing orders and reporting any discrepancies to the Seed Fulfillment Manager
• Determining product readiness and quality
• Performing physical counts of inventory, cycle counts, and balancing inventory
• Using basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with a calculator) and sorting numbers
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Basic understanding of shipping principles and procedures
• Must possess organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize, follow verbal and written directions, and read orders
• Attention to detail is critical, and problem-solving skills are a plus
• Ability to use a computer
• Ability to work independently with little direction
• Must be mobile and comfortable on your feet
• Must have transportation and be able to work early or late as required
• Flexible work schedule during peak season from October to March

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT & REQUIREMENTS:

• Climate-controlled environment with cold temperatures and minimal humidity
• Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking
• Frequently requires sitting, standing, fine dexterity, and handling
• Occasionally requires walking, climbing stairs, lifting (up to 20lbs), carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching
• Rarely requires climbing