Warehouse Associate

Who We Are

Exapta Solutions, Inc, has spent 25+ years doing one thing better than anyone else: advancing no-tillage crop production through precision equipment and deep agronomic expertise. We serve farmers across the USA, Canada, and internationally, and we're still growing. We have the agility of a small company and a reputation that outpaces industry heavyweights. The next chapter involves leading the industry in operational and product innovation, and the warehouse is where that starts.

The Role

This is not a passive position but an active contributor to the success of our pioneering organization. The Warehouse Operations Specialist is a critical position in a system that our farmers depend on to run their operations.

You will *own the full lifecycle* of warehouse function: receiving, inventory integrity, order fulfillment, shipping logistics, equipment inspection, and property upkeep. You will also interface directly with customers and staff, making communication a real part of the job, not an afterthought.

During peak season (December through April), pace and precision compound. You will be expected to pre-plan, pre-pack, and stay ahead of demand rather than react to it.

What You Will Do

Receive, process, and organize incoming stock with accuracy and system-level thinking. Pull, pack, and ship orders through UPS WorldShip, XPO, US Road, and UPS Ground Freight. Maintain inventory through regular counting, labeling, and location management. Inspect inventory, equipment, tools, and company vehicles for quality, safety, and functionality. Operate forklifts and handle LTL pallet preparation including wrapping, strapping, and documentation. Quote shipping costs to identify best rates on larger orders. Process returns end-to-end, including warranty shipments back to manufacturers and replacement product to customers. Assist with on-site equipment inspections at customer farms. Communicate directly with customers picking up orders and support the sales team by keeping fulfillment tight. Maintain the warehouse, grounds, and surrounding property to a high standard year-round.

Who Belongs Here

You take personal ownership of outcomes. You do not need to be managed into doing quality work. You notice what needs doing and do it. You find satisfaction in a system that runs well because of your precision and commitment to excellence.

You have mechanical aptitude, forklift experience, and at least one year in a warehouse environment. You can lift 50 lbs regularly and occasionally over 100 lbs. You hold a valid driver's license.

You communicate clearly, with customers and internal staff and you love making people feel cared for and listened to.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Assist shipping and receiving, loading and unloading trucks and checking in merchandise
• Prepares orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to organizational standards
• Open bales, crates and other containers
• Maintains inventory controls by collecting stock location orders, printing request, recording amounts of materials or items received or distributed through a computer.
• Track shipping materials and notify of stock levels to manager
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and work stations neat; Sweep, dust and mop. Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times.
• Operate lift trucks in a safe, controlled, and aware manner
• Prepare pallets for LTL, pack, wrap, strap, ship.
• Inventory management: counting, relocating, organizing, stocking
• Product Assembly
• Inspect inventory for quality and defects, etc.
• Inspect lift trucks, company vehicles or equipment and tools for quality, safety, and functionality. Also involves refueling, cleaning, etc.
• Maintain not only the warehouse but the property: pull weeds, magnet parking lots, shovel snow, etc.
• Quote shipping costs for larger orders to find best shipping rates
• Ship orders via UPS WorldShip, XPO, US Road, and potentially UPS Ground Freight
• Answer phone calls in a respectable and welcoming manner (when needed)
• Communicate in a friendly manner with customers who pick up their orders
• Communicate with General Manager and/or Sales manager regarding issues with orders
• Pre pack and pre plan for the busy season (Dec-Apr)
• Become very familiar with safety practices, OSHA regulations, and potential hazards of the warehouse
• Process returns: Inspect, label, pack, and ship warranties out (both back to manufacture and new product to customer)
• Mechanical aptitude for inspection and installation of parts on-site

Qualification requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Good communication with General Manager, organizational, time management, mathematical skills
• Dependable and Reliable
• Forklift experience
• 1 year warehouse experience preferred

Physical demands and abilities

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs- required.
• Occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs.
• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, strong eye sight - required.
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
• Valid Driver's License - required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Work Location: In person