Plant operator, Seasonal (Willows, CA)

Wilbur-Ellis Company; California, Willows (MO, CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a century-old family-owned leader in agriculture and be part of a supportive, people-first environment. This role offers opportunities to engage in plant operations, quality control, and maintenance. With a focus on skill development and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, you'll thrive in a fast-paced setting while working with a diverse customer base. Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits as you contribute to a team that values integrity and professionalism.

Benefits

Vacation

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Experience in plant/facility production and quality control.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the movement of bulk fertilizer on trucks and railcars.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and assist with equipment maintenance.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Mechanical Ability

Math Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Front-End Loader

Railcar Mover

Job description

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."

Do you have experience in plant/facility production, quality control, and maintenance? Perhaps warehousing experience, including shipping and receiving? Are you willing to operate material handling equipment including a forklift, skid steer, and other equipment? Are youself-motivated and customer-focused? If so, we'd like to hear from you!

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

Assist in all aspects of plant operations and warehouse operations duties. To include but not limited to; stocking and retrieving package and bulk containers, forklift and general housekeeping. The role requires strong mechanical ability and aptitude. Must enjoy working with a diverse customer base in a fast-paced setting.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• Willingness to actively engage in good housekeeping and safety practices
• Willingness to operate equipment including a forklift, front-end loader, and railcar mover, as required
• Ability to frequently climb ladders, work from heights and lift or move up to 100 lbs. while working in a non-climate controlled and often dusty environment
• Good math and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language fluently.
• Willingness to work overtime hours during busy seasons
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• An individual with a high level of integrity, who will represent the company well
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude at all times
• Enjoys and embraces a diverse/variety of job duties and responsibilities
• A person should be versatile, flexible, and willing to work weekends and holidays
• Can effectively multi-task
• Ability to work and contribute to a team with a positive attitude and outlook
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills between both customers and fellow employees
• On-time and prepared for work assignments

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

• Assist with the movement of bulk fertilizer on trucks and railcars
• Maintain facility cleanliness and upkeep
• Assist with repair, maintenance, and safety issues on all facility equipment
• Safely operate equipment, including railcar mover, front-end loader, and forklift, as required
• Secure facility at the end of each day
• Wear proper safety equipment
• Report any damage or issues with equipment to the manager immediately
• Complete required training and attend required safety meetings
• 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$17.64 - $23.54per hour. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for vacation, 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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