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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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Can you repetitively bend and lift boxes and bags up to 80 lbs? While working in a non-climate controlled environment? Do you have excellent interpersonal skills with a team approach and a positive attitude? Are you willing to operate material handling equipment including forklift, order picker, pallet jack, and other equipment as required? If you said yes to all of these questions, we’d like to hear from you!

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

Wilbur-Ellis is seeking a motivated individual who will assist in all aspects of general warehouse duties, as well as other plant operations. This will include, but is not limited to, stocking and retrieving package and bulk containers, driving a forklift and general housekeeping. The ideal candidate must enjoy working with a diverse customer base in a fast-paced setting.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

Ability to work and contribute to a team approach with a positive attitude and outlook

Present a professional image to the Wilbur-Ellis customer through personal appearance and overall branch cleanliness

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

Ability to repetitively bend and lift boxes and bags up to 80 pounds

Willingness and desire to work overtime hours during busy seasons

Key Personal Attributes Include:

Enjoy and embrace a diverse/variety of job duties and responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be versatile, flexible, and willing

Can effectively multi-task

Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations (preferred but not required)

Requires excellent interpersonal skills between both customers and fellow employees

Forklift Driver and Driving Certification (offered on the job)

Valid driver’s license with a Class A CDL is a plus

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Willingness to learn

Motivation of a self-starter

Detail oriented

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

Receive and ship inventory items

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

Meet and complete all WECO regulatory safety requirements

Attend product training sessions and meetings when necessary

Responsible for warehouse cleanliness

Ability to utilize weights and measures to accurately fill containers

Keep paperwork (load slips) in order and turned in on time

Pull Customer orders correctly for delivery

Notify Operations Manager immediately if products spills

All safety equipment will be worn at all times for your own safety

Responsible for reporting all mistakes immediately

Respond to inquiries in a timely, accurate, and appropriate manner

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 $18.51 - $24.67 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.

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

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