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Plant Operator (El Nido, CA)

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El Nido, CA

Employer:  Wilbur-Ellis
Category:  Management
Job Type:  Full Time

Description

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 you self-motivated and customer-focused? If so, we'd like to hear from you!


For nearly a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products, animal feed, and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment. Come grow with us!


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:


  • Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations (preferred)

  • Willingness to operate material handling equipment including forklift, order picker, pallet jack, payloader, and other equipment as required

  • Ability to repetitively bend and lift boxes and bags up to 80 lbs. while working in a non-climate controlled

  • Good computer, math, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments

  • Willing and desires to work overtime hours during busy seasons

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Key Personal Attributes Include:


  • Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude at all times

  • Enjoys and embraces a diverse/variety of job duties and responsibilities

  • Person should be versatile, flexible, and willing.

  • Can effectively multi-task

  • Work and contribute to a team approach/effort with a positive attitude and outlook

  • Requires excellent interpersonal skills between both customers and fellow employees

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:



  • Fertilizer Plant Operation

    • Properly interpret, and create seed batch sheets

    • Create custom fertilizer blends in the fertilizer plant

    • Properly label all custom blends

    • Fill tanks and trucks as needed

    • Coordinate with dispatcher scheduling of all outgoing fertilizer deliveries

    • Neatness and attention to detail on all paperwork, and seeing that it all returns to the office for processing

    • Daily Maintenance and Cleanliness of all plant equipment and plant



  • Tank Farm Operation

    • Manage all bulk fertilizer tanks (liquid levels, labeling, maintenance, etc.)

    • Oversee tank farm cleanliness and upkeep

    • Assist repair, maintenance, and safety issues on all tank farm equipment

    • Secure location at the end of each day

    • Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained

    • Wear proper safety equipment per SDS sheets of chemical being handled by employee

      • Chemicals utilized at this branch require the use of a respirator in case of emergency an



    • Make sure tank is cleaned and ready to be filled, Ensure the integrity of containers being filled with proper testing per EPA rules

    • Load and unload bulk fertilizer

    • Utilize catch basins for spills

    • Monitor all work areas looking for leaks, spills, or damage

    • Make sure all equipment and facility are properly cleaned when done for the day

    • All electrical cords and outlets are well taken care of

    • Report any issues with equipment to a manager right away



  • Other Duties

    • Assist with shop repair work and equipment maintenance when needed

    • Assist with deliveries of chemicals & fertilizers as needed

    • Assist with pulling of orders and packaging of products for shipment

    • Maintain accurate inventory records, ensuring no product leaves, or enters the warehouse without the necessary paperwork

    • Attend product training sessions and meetings when necessary

    • 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 $15.77 - $21.03 per 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

COMPANY CULTURE


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


Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed, and 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 ninety-five 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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