Field Services II

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Job Title: Field Services II
Location: Othello, WA, USA

Company: Wilbur-Ellis Company
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

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."

General Purpose and Scope of Position

Wilbur-Ellis is seeking an experienced Agricultural Field Services Technician responsible for using agricultural equipment to transport, set-up, and calibrate crop applicator equipment used by growers in the field. This position will inspect vehicle and equipment with every use and complete documentation of bulk material. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude and strong customer service skills to professionally interact with our customers. A Class-A or B CDL with Hazmat endorsement is required or the ability to obtain.

Key Skills and Abilities Include

Ability to operate all vehicles and equipment in a safe and legal manner
Ability to use GPS calibration tools
Knowledge and verifiable experience in the set-up of vehicles
Knowledge of agricultural production and practices (beneficial)
Knowledge of fabrication and fertilizer calibration (preferred)
Mechanical skills
Ability to repetitively bend and lift boxes and bags up to 80 lbs.
Ability to travel by vehicle or commercial transportation to other branches, meeting locations, and customer locations / farms

Key Personal Attributes Include

Maintain a neat appearance and convey professionalism with customers
Maintain all licenses to comply with regulatory agencies
High school diploma or equivalent
Class-A or B driver's license with Hazmat endorsement or the ability to obtain
Forklift Driver and Driving Certification (offered on the job)
Strong customer service orientation required with the ability to interact positively with customers - excellent interpersonal skills between both customers and fellow employees
Willingness to operate material handling equipment including forklift, order picker, pallet jack, and other equipment as required
Willingness and desire to work overtime hours during busy seasons
Must be reliable and punctual when reporting to work

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include

Oversee all aspects of field service support
Take out, set-up, and calibrate equipment to be used by growers in the field
Move and set up tanks as needed
Oversee the daily maintenance of and ensure that all equipment is running and safe to operate - this may include trucks, tractors, and other support equipment assigned to the branch
Contact sales staff to resolve any disputes that may arise
Attend product training sessions and meetings when necessary
Ensure that the correct materials are being used at all times
Ensure that safety gear is properly used at all times
Interact with customers in a professional manner. Contact the Salesperson to resolve any disputes.
Additional duties as requested

Compensation and Benefits:

In compliance with all states and cities that require transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $21.44 - $26.83 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

Wilbur-Ellis Enterprise business line can hire in the following states:

AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY

Wilbur-Ellis Enterprise business line is unable to hire in the following states:

AL, AK, DE, GA, HI, LA, MD, MA, MS, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, RI, VA, VT, 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.

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Job Post Date: 10/24/24