Field Services Technician (Colton, WA)


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Job Title: Field Services Technician (Colton, WA)
Location: Colton, WA, West United States, USA

Company: Wilbur-Ellis Company
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Chemical, Pesticide and Fertilizer
Career Type: Operations
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

 

Description

 

Are you someone with the ability to use GPS calibration tools and do you have a Class-A CDL (or willingness to get one)?  Do you understand agriculture production and practices? Do you have knowledge of fabrication techniques and fertilizer calibration?

 

Do you thrive in an environment that puts people first and invests heavily in its team?  Would you benefit from a job that gives you autonomy, flexibility, and terrific rewards and benefits? Does a workplace with an entrepreneurial spirit get you excited?

 

If this sounds like you, we want to help you grow with us! For over a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success in marketing and distributing agricultural products and services.  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.  

 

Read on to learn more and apply for this role!

 

In a nutshell:

We are seeking an Agricultural Field Services professional who will have an important role in ensuring proper set-up services of agricultural equipment either for customer or branch use, including providing transportation and equipment maintenance.

 

A sampling of what you’ll do in this role:

  • Your day-to-day role will include the opportunity to:
    • Oversee all aspects of field service support
    • Take out, set up, and calibrate equipment to be used by the growers in the field
    • Oversee the daily maintenance of all applications and support equipment at the branch facility. This may include trucks, tractors, implements and any other support equipment assigned to that specific branch
    • Move and set-up tanks as needed
    • Attend product training sessions and meetings when necessary
    • Ensure that the correct materials are being used at all times and that safety gear is properly used at all time
    • Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and legal manner
  • You will interact with Wilbur-Ellis customers and branches and therefore, you will:
    • Present a professional image to our customers through personal appearance and overall branch cleanliness
    • Interact with customers in a professional manner
    • Contact a salesperson to resolve any disputes
    • Attend product training sessions and meetings when necessary

 

What you bring to the role:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Important “musts”:
    • Forklift Driver and Driving Certification (offered on the job)
    • Valid driver’s license with Class A CDL
    • Mechanical skills and understanding of fabrication techniques
    • 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 lbs.
    • Willing and desire to work overtime hours during busy seasons
  • Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations (preferred)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills between both customers and fellow employees

 

Compensation and Benefits:

  • In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $21.44 - $28.63 per hour.  Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits.  

 

COMPANY CULTURE  

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.

 

Job Code:FIELD011682

 

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Job Post Date: 08/28/24
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