Packaging Associate (Seasonal)
TEMPORARY•Oberlin
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Job Location: Express Seed Company - OBERLIN, OH 44074
POSITION OVERVIEW:
A Seed Packer/Order Fulfillment team member is a seasonal role that will fill customer orders by picking seeds from shelves, packing and labeling seeds, checking packed seeds against orders for accuracy, and using automated or computer-based technology to keep track of inventory and shipments. You will be responsible for inventory, cycle counting, data entry, and general office duties. You must be able to work in a cold environment (39–56-degree avg. temps). Additionally, you must be flexible in handling changes and interruptions, and be able to return to the task that you were performing.
JOB DUTIES:
- Measuring, packaging, and labeling seed packets for filling and shipping orders
- Receiving product and verifying accuracy against purchase orders
- Managing mail room activities, including sorting, distributing, and dispatching mail and packages
- Auditing orders and reporting any discrepancies to the Seed Fulfillment Manager
- Determining product readiness and quality
- Performing physical counts of inventory, cycle counts, and balancing inventory
- Using basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with a calculator) and sorting numbers
- All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent experience
- Basic understanding of shipping principles and procedures
- Must possess organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize, follow verbal and written directions, and read orders
- Attention to detail is critical, and problem-solving skills are a plus
- Ability to use a computer
- Ability to work independently with little direction
- Must be mobile and comfortable on your feet
- Must have transportation and be able to work early or late as required
- Flexible work schedule during peak season from October to March
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT & REQUIREMENTS:
- Climate-controlled environment with cold temperatures and minimal humidity
- Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking
- Frequently requires sitting, standing, fine dexterity, and handling
- Occasionally requires walking, climbing stairs, lifting (up to 20lbs), carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching
- Rarely requires climbing
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What you'll do
- The Packaging Associate will fill customer orders by picking, packing, and labeling seeds while ensuring accuracy against orders. Additional responsibilities include managing inventory, performing cycle counts, and general office duties.
About GREEN CIRCLE GROWERS INC
Green Circle Growers is one of the largest greenhouses in North America with over 150 acres of indoor growing space. We’re a family-owned company located in Oberlin, Ohio and growing faster than ever after more than 50 years in the business.
Our continuously expanding portfolio of indoor plants, including seasonal crops, tropicals, foliage, and succulents, provides a scalable, reliable source of product for our retail partners year-round.
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