KWS Seeds, LLC — a globally recognized leader in agricultural innovation — is actively seeking a dedicated Agricultural Warehouse Lead to join their growing team in Othello, Washington. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for supervising all warehouse operations, overseeing defined process flows, managing contract labor teams, and ensuring the efficient, accurate, and safe handling of seed and steck materials throughout the entire processing year.
About the Company — KWS Seeds, LLC
Industry Position: One of the world’s leading seed companies, driven by passion for agriculture and innovation
Core Products: High-quality seed and steck materials for large-scale agricultural operations
Operational Excellence: State-of-the-art warehouse and processing facilities in key US agricultural regions
Global Reach: International presence with diverse, cross-functional teams across multiple countries
Culture: Innovation-first agriculture company with professional training and long-term career growth
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Competitive Pay: Annual salary of $55,000–$65,000 with comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement Security: Pension plan and 401(k) with employer match for long-term financial stability
Work-Life Balance: Flexible paid time-off (PTO) policy supporting a healthy personal and professional balance
Career Growth: Access to professional training and development in a leading global agriculture company
Position Overview
The Agricultural Warehouse Lead at KWS Seeds, LLC in Othello, Washington plays a central supervisory role in one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier seed processing operations. This position oversees the full spectrum of warehouse activity — from receiving and repacking to processing coordination and outbound shipping — while leading multiple contract labor teams throughout the processing season. The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical and technical skills with hands-on agricultural knowledge and proven warehouse supervision experience, and is comfortable operating SAP-based systems to maintain records, generate reports, and monitor real-time warehouse status.
Why This Role Matters: As an Agricultural Warehouse Lead at KWS Seeds, you are the operational backbone of a critical seed processing facility. You ensure seed and steck quality from arrival through storage and dispatch, lead teams that directly impact product integrity for large-scale agricultural customers, drive accurate SAP-based inventory management, maintain strict safety compliance across all warehouse processes, and contribute hands-on to field maintenance and steck nursery planting when the operation demands it. This is a career-defining role for experienced warehouse professionals passionate about agriculture.
Key Responsibilities
Seed & Steck Warehouse Operations
- Oversee receiving, repacking, processing coordination, and outbound shipping of all seed and steck materials
- Ensure seed and steck quality is consistently maintained during storage, handling, and all processing stages
- Ensure the quality, integrity, and proper handling of seed and steck inventory across every warehouse process
Inventory Management & Process Control
- Organize and maintain warehouse inventory and storage areas to maximize efficiency and accuracy
- Ensure all inventory transactions, shipments, and process flows are accurate, timely, and compliant with company standards
- Order and maintain adequate consumable materials to support uninterrupted warehouse operations
Team Leadership & Labor Supervision
- Lead, organize, and supervise multiple contract labor teams throughout the full processing year
- Support staffing plans and assign daily workloads based on operational priorities and seasonal demands
- Provide consistent hands-on coordination and control of daily warehouse activities to keep operations on track
SAP Systems & Reporting
- Utilize SAP and other company-provided software applications to maintain accurate records and document required operational information
- Generate regular reports and monitor warehouse status and projections to support management decision-making
- Maintain full digital traceability of inventory movements, shipments, and processing activities
Safety, Compliance & Cross-Department Support
- Ensure Company handbook, rules, guidelines, procedures, and safety policies are consistently followed by all team members
- Ensure correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) across all warehouse and processing areas
- Support other departments as needed, including seed production field maintenance and steck nursery planting activities
- Travel, drive, and operate a forklift on behalf of the business as operationally required
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience Requirements
- Several years of demonstrated experience in warehouse supervision — this is a non-negotiable requirement
- Agricultural experience is strongly preferred; candidates from farming, seed, or agri-processing backgrounds are highly valued
Technical Skills
- High mechanical knowledge and strong technical aptitude for warehouse equipment and processing machinery
- Valid forklift certification is required — candidates must be able to operate a forklift safely and legally
- Proficiency in SAP or comparable warehouse management systems for inventory tracking and reporting
Core Competencies
- Proven leadership ability to manage, motivate, and direct multiple labor teams in a seasonal, high-volume environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet attendance and scheduling requirements
- Commitment to safety compliance, quality standards, and accurate documentation across all warehouse operations
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive Salary: Annual compensation of $55,000–$65,000 based on experience and qualifications
- Health Coverage: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits for employees
- Retirement Planning: Pension plan and 401(k) with employer matching contributions
- Paid Time Off: Flexible paid-time-off (PTO) policy supporting a healthy work-life balance
- Career Development: Access to professional training and development opportunities within a global agriculture company
- Diverse Team: Work alongside an international and diverse team of agriculture and operations professionals
About KWS Seeds, LLC
KWS Seeds, LLC is part of one of the world’s leading seed companies, operating with an unwavering passion for agriculture and innovation. The company delivers high-quality seed solutions to farmers and agricultural businesses across the United States and globally, supported by state-of-the-art processing facilities, cutting-edge agronomy research, and a deeply committed workforce. The Othello, Washington facility is a key operational hub for seed and steck processing in the Pacific Northwest — a region at the heart of American large-scale agricultural production.
At KWS, employees are valued as long-term partners in the company’s mission. From competitive pay and benefits to international career development opportunities, KWS Seeds invests in its people as meaningfully as it invests in the crops that feed the world.
Career Excellence: Lead warehouse operations for a globally respected seed innovator and make a direct impact on American agricultural productivity.
Who Should Apply?
- Warehouse Supervisors: With several years of team leadership experience in agricultural or food processing warehouses
- Forklift-Certified Professionals: Ready to take on a lead role managing seed and steck materials in a high-volume facility
- Agriculture Industry Workers: With hands-on field or processing experience looking to step into a supervisory warehouse role
- SAP Users in Operations: With inventory management and reporting experience in warehouse or logistics environments
- Mechanically Skilled Leaders: Combining technical aptitude with proven people management skills in agricultural settings
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