Materials Handler

Aurora, OR

The Aurora site opened in 1997, and is located just 30 minutes south of Portland, Oregon in the beautiful Willamette Valley. The site has 37 acres of greenhouse and 3 acres of field space. In 2013, we added a 3-acre State-of-the-art glass greenhouse which has allowed the facility to repurpose 40,000 gallons of water every day helping to reduce our carbon footprint.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Receive materials delivered to site, sign off on BOL after verifying quantities.
Communicate with Home Office on supplies, acceptable substitutions and problem solving on inventory changes.
Monitor inventory for shortages and adjust stocking levels.
Working with other departments on their inventory quantities.
Print UPC’s, pricing labels, as required.
Preparing and staging transfers.
Load and unload trailers.
Operate with a solid commitment to safety processes and CI culture.
Maintain, 6S and update areas with visual controls, safety guidelines or procedures as needed.
Cross train into other positions for backup.
Perform other related duties as directed.

COMPETENCIES

Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff and with hard goods purchasers at the home office.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment, with attention to detail.
Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred, both verbal and written.
Ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines.
Team building and interpersonal skills.
Reliable and punctual.
Self-motivated, positive attitude and work ethic.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Solid computer experience and knowledge of MS Word & databases.
Excel proficiency with formulas and pivot tables.
Experience working tracking inventory & conducting counts.
Experience working in a shipping & receiving office environment.
Experience operating a forklift.
Operating experience with compactor preferred.
Automated pallet wrapping experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work long hours as needed during busy season, including weekends.
Continuously walk, stand, bend, kneel (and remain working below knee-level) as well as reaching overhead, and from side to side for extended periods of time.
Work indoors and outdoors, according to the seasonal temperature and weather.
Lift up to 50 pounds.

PAY RANGE

$18-$20 per hour

$17.00 to $18.50

$24.50 - $26.50

MORE THAN A JOB

Smith Gardens is in the Top 10 Privately Owned Companies in Whatcom County. Our business is growing, so you can find career opportunities that match your goals and fuel your passion. Plus, we promote from within every chance we get!

Smith Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion,transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. To make this request please email humanresources@smithgardens.com

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