Aerial Loader (Salinas, CA)

WECO Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC; California, Salinas (MO, CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in agriculture as an Aerial Loader in Salinas, CA. This role involves acting as a Visual Observer for drone applications, requiring strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to safety. You will work in a dynamic environment, ensuring precision in agricultural operations while contributing to the future of farming. The company values employee growth, offering competitive compensation and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(K) Matching

Paid Vacation

Qualifications

• Knowledge of agricultural operations preferred.
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment.
• Ability to lift boxes and bags up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Calculate product and carrier quantities for aerial applications.
• Load drones with chemical material.
• Perform vehicle safety inspections.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Mathematical Skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Job description

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Aerial Loader (Salinas, CA)

Apply remote type Fully Onsite locations Salinas (Soilserv), California, United States time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R758

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.”

If you are interested in drone technology with a passion for agriculture and a commitment to safety and precision, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of precision farming in California.

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

We are seeking an Aerial Loader to act as Visual Observer (VO) for Agricultural Drone Applications and Chemical Handler with potential career advancement opportunities.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations (preferred)
• Knowledge of drone technology and piloting skills a plus.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills between both customers and fellow employees.
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment and operate chemical mixing equipment.
• Ability to repetitively bend and lift boxes and bags up to 80 lbs.
• Clean driving record and ability to safely hook up, tow, and back-up trailers.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, overnight shifts, and occasional weekends.
• Willingness to work extended hours and overtime during peak seasons.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) strongly preferred.

Key Personal Attributes:

• Should demonstrate flexibility, a can-do mindset, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic work environment.
• Able to work and contribute to a team approach with a positive attitude and outlook
• Present a professional image to our customers through personal appearance and overall branch cleanliness.
• Strong mathematical skills are required for mixing and accurately figuring loads
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables:

• The loader calculates product and carrier quantities, accurately figuring load amounts.
• Traveling to outlying areas to support aerial applications.
• Loading drones with chemical material and operating mixing equipment
• Working closely with the maintenance crew and pilots.
• Perform vehicle safety inspections
• Meet and complete all WECO regulatory safety requirements
• Attend product training sessions and meetings when necessary
• Help maintain shop cleanliness
• Notify UAS Manager immediately if products spill
• All other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities that require transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $24.17 - $32.92 per hour. Compensation includes competitive hourly wages. Wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is also eligible for vacation and sick time, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj

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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Work Where EveryONE Matters

Each and every employee contributes to our shared success. Join a team where YOU matter: Your unique experience, your values, your ideas, your goals, your contributions, your wellbeing, your family, your future, your community, your career and your growth.

Employee Benefits: Take home a competitive salary and benefits you and your family deserve – from 401(K) matching, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation, work-life balance and more.

Meaningful Work

Purpose & Values: Our purpose is to provide the essentials for the world to thrive. No matter your role, every Wilbur-Ellis employee makes a real difference.

Room to Grow

Talent Development: When you grow, we all grow. We’ll help you forge your own career pathway through continuous learning and skills development, mentorship programs, growth opportunities, business resource groups and career coaching.

Best of Both Worlds

A Culture That Cares: We are one of the largest family-owned, privately held companies in the world – which means as an employee you can enjoy the best of both worlds: The flexibility andclose-knit culture of an independent company with the resources and reputation of 100+ years of business.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion: We strive to build diverse teams and cultivate an environment where everyone feels welcome and is treated fairly. We believe that the inclusion of all backgrounds and ideas makes us stronger and creates a community of belonging.