GreenPoint Ag Careers

GreenPoint Ag is a farmer-owned, American-owned company. We’re committed to farmers’ success, because that’s the only way we succeed. It’s a responsibility we don’t take lightly, and we look for employees who share this same commitment. 

As a leading Southeastern U.S. agricultural inputs company, we source our strength from high-quality employees who allow us to build long-term relationships with our customers. We operate in over 100 communities across ten states. 

If you share a passion for rural America and the farmers who are so vital to its health, then we’d like to talk with you. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace with the opportunity to challenge yourself in one of today’s most vital industries. If you are a hardworking, passionate team player we would love to consider adding you to the GreenPoint Ag team.   

Our Opportunity  

We are looking for a Location manager for our Hughes, AR Retail Location.  Our culture fosters a connected work environment, employee engagement, and career development.    

Summary/Objective
   

Performs tasks essential to agricultural operations at a retail warehouse.  Coordinates inbound/outbound deliveries, packs and loads product using a forklift, cleans and organizes storage areas, assists with cycle counts, and maintains a safe, clean work area.  

Essential Functions  

• Follow all safety regulations and guidelines
• Handle and store hazardous materials (pesticides, fertilizers, chemicals) in compliance with safety regulations.
• Use appropriate PPE (gloves, goggles, protective clothing) when working with hazardous materials.
• Ensures equipment is in good, working condition; reports any discrepancies to site leadership; follows all safety regulations and guidelines
• Ensure correct labeling, secure storage, and proper segregation of hazardous materials.
• Regularly inspect and maintain safety equipment; know their locations for emergencies.
• Primarily responsible for equipment operations.  Responsible for carrying out various assigned physical duties necessary in the operation of the facility.  Responsible for performing the various general labor, maintenance, and some administrative duties of the plant in an efficient and safe manner.
• Safely and efficiently operates equipment to load product for transport to trucks and/or rail cars.
• Understands and follows logical sequence of loading and unloading trucks and/or rail cars and hand palletizing finished product.
• Inspects machinery and equipment for safe operation prior to operating, performs preventive maintenance and repair as assigned and capable; ensures equipment is in good, working condition.
• Maintains a quality and professional image with customers and is responsive to their needs.
• Cleans work area and works carefully to avoid damage to product, plant, and equipment.
• Cross-trains to fill other positions for as needed.
• Assists other plant/warehouse workers in various physical duties necessary in running an agricultural location
• Ability to safely and effectively operate several pieces of equipment.
• Understands all aspects and areas of facility and how work impacts others.
• Able to troubleshoot needs and repairs on own with little to no external vendor support.
• Ability to mentor, train, and help others in the facility.
• Assists location managers with budgeting and ideas for improving efficiency.
• Can effectively fill in for others as needed.
• Works with and assists other employees with various duties, as assigned by the supervisor
• Embody GreenPoint Ag Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals in daily work, contributing to a strong company culture

Supervisor Responsibilities   

• No supervisor responsibilities

Required Qualifications  

• High School graduate or GED; may be offset by experience
• Experience working in a warehouse environment (e.g., product storage, product staging, etc.) preferred
• Experience working with agricultural types of equipment preferred
• Experience working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets (e.g., pulling and placing pallets on/off vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically, etc.)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities  

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed
• Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision
• Ability to ensure a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks
• Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team 
• Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills (preferred)
• Trained or be able to operate lift truck if required
• Self-motivated and able to perform cleanup around the work area
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with team members and customers
• Successful hire must also be able to demonstrate the following competencies: acts with integrity in products, processes, and relationships; delivers results efficiently & effectively; embraces role as an individual contributor to the warehouse team Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a warehouse or outdoor agricultural setting.  Employee will regularly encounter extreme temperatures, adverse weather, dust, loud noises, and a hazardous agricultural and/or industrial environment that requires regular use of PPE.   

Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

Needs to stay in good physical condition to regularly lift more than 50 pounds, climb ladders, perform preventive maintenance activities, and assist other plant/warehouse workers in various physical duties necessary in running an agricultural location.  Employee will regularly be required to walk, stand, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, handle, feel and grasp.  Workload is frequently medium to heavy.   

Travel  

Travel outside of the assigned area is very rare.  

Other Duties  

Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional job-related duties may be assigned.  GreenPoint Ag reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.   

EEO Commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.  

Communication with You  

We are mindful that the job placement market has recently been infiltrated by individuals attempting to commit fraudulent acts. Unauthorized persons have been known to place advertisements for fake positions in the name of innocent and unwitting employers by mixing them in among legitimate job postings on authorized sites and by posting them on sites not used by the genuine employer. These imposter advertisements sometimes contain contact information for interested applicants that are different from an employer’s career website or company email address.  Such imposter job advertisements typically include promises of high-paying jobs with the requirement that job seekers first send sensitive personal information or money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees.   

Please be advised that GreenPoint Ag will never ask a potential job seeker for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruitment or hiring process.  You should look carefully at any email address that you are instructed to use to submit a job application. All email correspondence from GreenPoint Ag ends in “@greenpointag.com.”  If you have questions about any of our open positions, please visit our careers website at https://www.greenpointag.com/careers.