Picker / Packer

Picker/Packer

The Line Picker/Packer fulfills customer orders by selecting specific seeds and/or live plants and preparing those items for shipment. This role requires an individual with strong organizational skills and high attention to detail. The Line Picker/Packer reports to the Warehouse Manager.

Join Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds on a mission to provide a sustainable food supply for everyone. Founded in 1998 by Jere Gettle, our passion for preserving heirloom varieties is alive and thriving. This position is based at our Seymour, Missouri, location and will occasionally travel to our headquarters in Mansfield, Missouri, where our trial gardens, greenhouses, vegan restaurant, pioneer village, and seed store are located. Be part of our team and help cultivate the future of sustainable agriculture.

Baker Creek is not your typical workplace. From our gardens and greenhouses to our festivals and historic village, every day is a little different. As our Line Picker/Packer, you will play an important role behind the scenes, helping keep orders moving accurately and efficiently from the warehouse to our customers. You will work hands-on with our products, collaborate with team members across the operation, and help ensure customers receive the seeds and plants they ordered.

Embark on a rewarding career with Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. and contribute to preserving seed diversity and food security. We believe in the right to save, share, and trade seeds, empowering farmers, gardeners, and communities. Join us and work with a passionate team dedicated to providing nutrient-dense, delicious food for all. Apply now and grow with us!

As a Line Picker/Packer, you will:

• Pick seeds, plants, bulbs, and other products from designated warehouse locations to fulfill customer orders.
• Compare order information with products on hand to make sure the correct items and quantities are selected.
• Carefully pack products for shipment, helping ensure orders arrive safely and in good condition.
• Prepare completed orders for shipping by selecting, printing, and applying the appropriate shipping labels.
• Use warehouse software and equipment to help process and complete customer orders accurately.
• Help receive incoming deliveries and keep receiving and work areas organized and ready for the next shipment.
• Work as part of a team to keep orders moving efficiently during busy shipping periods.

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent GED is required.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic math and its application.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills.
• The ability to stand and remain on one's feet for extended periods.
• The ability to maintain an orderly work environment and safely perform tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to two years of previous experience in a Picker/Packer, warehouse, or assembly line role is preferred.

Sound like the right place for you? Apply now to join our growing team!