Aerial Loader (Salinas, CA)

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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.

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.

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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.

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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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