Warehouse Worker

Warehouse WorkerThis role focuses on supporting warehouse operations by accurately picking orders, palletizing seed bags for outgoing shipments, handling incoming freight, and safely operating a sit-down forklift to load trucks and stage products. You will perform a mix of physical material handling and equipment operation to ensure efficient and timely movement of inventory within the facility.ResponsibilitiesPick orders using paper pick tickets to prepare products for outgoing shipments with accuracy and attention to detail.Palletize bags of seed for outgoing shipments, ensuring loads are stable, properly wrapped or secured, and ready for transport.Lift and move bags weighing up to 70 pounds repeatedly as required by order volume and product mix.Sort and palletize incoming shipments, organizing products in designated areas for efficient storage and retrieval.Operate a sit-down forklift to load trucks, move pallets, and stage product safely within the warehouse.Handle general material handling tasks, including packing, stacking, and relocating inventory as needed.Assist with basic inventory-related activities such as organizing stock and maintaining clear, orderly storage areas.Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment, to maintain a safe working environment.Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily shipping and receiving goals and maintain smooth warehouse operations.Essential SkillsAt least 6 months of experience operating a sit-down forklift in a warehouse or similar environment.Experience with order picking, including using paper pick tickets to locate and select products.Ability to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 70 pounds on a regular basis.Basic material handling skills, including packing, palletizing, and organizing products.General labor experience in a warehouse or industrial setting.Ability to follow safety guidelines and operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner.Reliability in working a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Additional Skills & QualificationsComfort working with inventory and performing simple inventory-related tasks.Willingness to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including steel-toe footwear and masks when required.Interest in developing skills that can support a future move into a driving role.Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced warehouse environment.Why Work Here?This opportunity offers a clear path for long-term employment with the potential to transition into a driving role in the future. Employees receive access to medical benefits, paid time off, and sick pay, supporting both health and work-life balance. The environment values reliability, growth, and safety, providing a stable setting for building your skills and advancing your career.Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a warehouse environment that tends to be warm in the summer and cooler in the winter. The standard schedule runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the possibility of starting before the scheduled shift when needed. You will work around seed products and other materials, and masks are available and used when product arrives due to dust in the air. Steel-toe shoes or boots are required as part of the dress code. Work involves regular use of a sit-down forklift and manual handling of palletized goods in an active, industrial setting.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Billings, MT.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)