Aerial Loader
 Wilbur-Ellis Company | |
$27.54 - $31.50 / hr
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 United States, California, Salinas | |
 Mar 21, 2025 | |
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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." General Purpose and Scope of Position: 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. We are seeking a 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 (but not required). * 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. * Willing to work early mornings or even overnight shifts or weekends at some times. * Willing and desires to work overtime hours during busy seasons. Key Personal Attributes: * Person should be versatile, flexible, and willing. Can effectively multi-task. * Able to work and contribute to a team approach with a positive attitude and outlook * Present a professional image to our customer through personal appearance and overall branch cleanliness. * Strong mathematical skills 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. * Managing inventory, entering spray orders * Loading drones with material * 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 warehouse/shop cleanliness * Notify UAS Manager immediately if products spills * All other duties as assigned. Compensation and Benefits:
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. Follow our career social media accounts! Instagram: IG X/Twitter: X | |