Warehouse Personnel
Primary Location Area: Plainville
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
Midland Marketing Co-op, Inc. is seeking an organized, safety-conscious Warehouse Specialist to manage day-to-day warehouse operations supporting our regional crop production business. This role is responsible for the receipt, warehousing, blending, staged dispatch, and delivery of bulk and packaged agricultural inputs, including seed, crop protection chemicals, and liquid/dry fertilizer.
Working closely with local Agronomy Sales Specialists, custom applicators, and regional growers, this position ensures accurate product fulfillment, meticulous inventory control, and strict adherence to environmental containment and safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties
- Inventory Handling & Warehouse Staging: Safely unload, stage, store, load pallets of seed, boxed and jugged chemicals, shuttles/totes, and related agronomy supplies. Accurately assemble product orders for grower pickup and field delivery.
- Liquid & Bulk Chemical Transfer: Operate high-volume bulk storage systems to dispense bulk chemicals and load chemical shuttles according to ticket.
- Fertilizer Support: Assist in dry and liquid fertilizer blending and loading operations; stage fertilizer tenders and support custom application equipment during high-volume spring planting and fall post-harvest seasons.
- Seed Warehousing & Treatment: Receive and store seed inventory and treat seed orders according to specific variety and customer order specifications.
- Equipment & Facility Operation: Safely operated warehouse forklifts, skid steers, yard trucks, and delivery vehicles. Conduct routine preventative maintenance, fluid checks, and pre-trip inspections on handling equipment.
- Record Keeping & Compliance: Verify bills of lading (BOLs), document lot numbers, report stock discrepancies, and process delivery tickets. Maintain strict compliance with Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA), EPA pesticide regulations, worker protection standards (WPS), and secondary containment protocols.
- Warehouse Upkeep & Containment: Maintain clean, organized chemical and seed storage bays; manage empty container rinsing and recycling programs; ensure emergency eyewash stations, spill containment kits, and SDS binders are maintained.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean, insurable driving record with ability to obtain Class A CDL within 90 days.
- Prior experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and material-handling equipment.
- Basic computer literacy and math skills for calculating rates, checking quantities, and reconciling delivery tickets.
- Strong attention to detail, especially regarding chemical names, EPA formulation labels, and lot numbers.
- Ability to work extended hours, including weekends, during peak agronomy application and planting seasons.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Class A CDL
- HazMat and Tanker endorsements is a major plus, or willingness to obtain with company assistance).
- Direct experience in an agricultural retail warehouse or grain/agronomy co-op setting.
- Familiarity with seed handling, bulk liquid fertilizer plumbing, and mini-bulk/shuttle management.
- 1A/Commercial Pesticide Applicator or Handler certification (or interest in obtaining).
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
- Physical Strength & Agility: Regularly lift, carry, and maneuver containers and seed bags weighing up to 50–60 pounds. Continuous standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, stooping, and mounting/dismounting forklifts and commercial vehicles.
- Operating Environment: Work is performed in unconditioned warehouse facilities and outdoor bulk yards, with exposure to variable Kansas weather conditions (heat, cold, dust, and wind).
- Chemical Safety & PPE: Must be comfortable working in environments with agricultural chemicals, dust, and fertilizers. Required to follow all personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines, including safety footwear, eye protection, chemical-resistant gloves, and respiratory protection when handling active materials.
Compensation and Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to attract and retain the best talent.
· Compensation: $16.00-$18.00
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for the employee (75% paid for dependents)
- Life insurance
- Disability and MASA
- Allstate Supplemental insurance
- Retirement pension plan
- 401(k) with company match
- 10% employee discount
To Apply:
Visit our website at https://www.midlandmarketing.org/fccp-careers-24476.
Join our team and make a difference in the agricultural industry!
