Wilbur-Ellis

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us!

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

“We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.”

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• Must be familiar with all laws and regulations governing pesticide application
• Must possess or obtain a commercial driver’s license with endorsements for Haz-Mat and Tank vehicles
• Must comprehend basic measurements and calculations for calibration (gallons per acre, and acres per tank)
• Must have a working knowledge of all application equipment
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Accurately locate application site
• Must possess or obtain the Qualified Applicator's Certification license and attend all required safety training meetings
• Must complete bi-annual medical exams
• Must participate in a DOT random selection for drug and alcohol testing
• Must be able to work odd hours during peak season (6-7 days, 10-14 hours, depending upon crew assignment may be day or night)
• Ability to travel to other branches, meeting locations or customer farms

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• Clean DMV record
• Personable mannerisms with growers and fellow employees
• Strong time management skills with the ability to set priorities
• Maintain positive communication with supervisor and grower
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain detail-oriented with a wide range of responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

• Proper application of fertilizer and plant protection products
• Process work orders against scheduled dates and time
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations at all times
• Follow all Wilbur-Ellis Company safety rules
• Lift containers weighing up to 80 lbs
• Coordinate the use of the equipment and make sure that it is returned in good working condition
• Perform a pre-trip inspection before leaving the yard
• Arrive at the correct job site without undue delay
• Properly complete necessary paperwork (application records, shipping papers, driver daily report, and all info on work orders)
• Properly handle and store all chemical containers
• Ensure that equipment is repaired or serviced in order to avoid delays in equipment availability
• Participate in blood testing and/or alcohol testing when scheduled
• Perform necessary maintenance and repair on equipment
• Assist as needed around the plant

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage $21.44 - $28.63 (to be determined based on experience and other factors)
• Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, Employee Assistance Program, vacation, sick time, life insurance, + more); Pension Plan, 401k match up to 3% + additional automatic employer contribution of 4%.
• Drug-Free Workplace

Our Ag Retail & Wholesale business line is able to hire in the following states:

AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY

Our Ag Retail & Wholesale business line is unable to hire in the following states:

AL, AK, DE, HI, KY, ME, MD, MA, NH, NY, RI, WV

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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