Lead, Shipping

Posted Oct 19, 2026 • St. Joseph, MO 64504

About the role

The Lead, Pick and Pull operator role performs order picking according to specifications. Prepares product for shipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively operates and controls equipment and instrumentation in the assigned manufacturing unit.
• Maintains and monitors process equipment in accordance with established procedures and processes.
• Maintains and improves safety in the unit and is responsible for housekeeping in operating areas.
• Receives and processes raw materials using chemical reactions and manufacturing operations to produce finished products at the specified quality level.
• Supports and adheres to the principles of Responsible Care and applicable requirements by protecting the environment and assuring the health, safety, and security of our employees, vendors, customers, suppliers, and our community.
• Performs additional work as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
• Leading the day-to-day shift operations of the packaging line in a professional and organized manner; leading, directing, and coordinating assignments and activities of assigned employees to ensure the smooth operation of the process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to work overtime to support a continuous operation as needed to meet business obligations.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Manufacturing experience is preferable.

Preferred qualifications

• Forklift experience preferred or willing to be trained for certification.
• Previous experience in a chemical manufacturing or industrial facility, formulations and/or packaging.

Benefits

• Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement 401(k) Program
• Company Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Short-Term Disability Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Rewards Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program

About the company

Albaugh, founded in 1979, produces and sells crop protection products used by farmers in our principal markets in North America (United States and Canada), Mexico and LATAM North, Brazil, Argentina, and Europe. We offer competitive alternatives to meeting farmers' crop protection needs, thereby helping to secure an affordable supply of food. In each of our principal markets, Albaugh operates efficient manufacturing facilities which assure the quality of the products we supply with rigorous standards of assuring environmental health and safety.

Company Vision: To be the leading alternative for crop protection products globally.

Company Mission: To create value for our customers by applying our unique efficiencies to provide a broad and sustainable portfolio of high quality, competitively-priced crop protection products.

Core Values: Entrepreneurship & Focus, Efficiency & Competitiveness, Integrity & Responsibility, Persistence & Teamwork.

Nearest Major Market: Kansas City