Warehouse Operative

Job Purpose:

Assist in the daily operations of our distribution center including but not limited to loading/unloading trucks and customer service

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to learn and recognize various parts and products
• Loading and unloading materials
• Read and interpret customer orders to determine materials, process, and disposition requirements
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools
• Package and handle UPS orders as required
• Ensuring calls are handled efficiently and effectively
• Use of personal protective equipment is required
• Ability to follow safe production policies and practices
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and walking constantly throughout the day, climbing frequently (on/off forklift)
• Required to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally but frequently required to lift and push up to 10 pounds
• Handling equipment and having both hands available is occasionally required while having finger/wrist movement frequently
• Stooping, and crouching very seldom throughout the day
• Rarely have to balance, kneel, or reach throughout the day but occasionally sit

Preferred Computer Skills:

General computer skills. Ability to learn how to use software to view and input data for shop order updates.

Qualifications and Experience:

Previous forklift experience preferred, but forklift certification will be required upon hire. Must also be willing to operate various pieces of material handling equipment. Overtime hours and some Saturdays will be required. 

Sukup Manufacturing Co. is the world’s largest family-owned and operated manufacturer of grain storage, drying and handling equipment. Sukup operates in more than one million square feet of office, manufacturing, and warehouse space worldwide. One of Sukup’s assets is its long-term employees. Nearly 30% of full-time employees have been with the company for more than 10 years. Sukup equipment is built by people who understand their jobs and the important role they play in manufacturing a successful product for the agricultural industry. As a family-owned and operated company, the key to Sukup Manufacturing Co.’s success has been its culture of innovation. Sukup has held more than 100 U.S. patents, and continues finding ways to make grain storage, drying, and handling more safe, profitable and efficient for farmers and the agricultural industry.