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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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Role Overview:
As a Lead Crop Applicator, you’ll be responsible for the safe, legal, and efficient application of plant protection and fertilizer products to a variety of crops. This hands-on role includes operating specialized equipment, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring all products are handled with precision and care.
A Sample of What You’ll Do in this Role:
Act as a resource or team lead for the application department.
Safely and accurately apply pesticides and fertilizers to customer fields using various application equipment.
Calculate and calibrate spray rates (e.g., gallons per acre, acres per tank).
Process work orders and complete all necessary documentation including application records, daily reports, and shipping papers.
Perform daily equipment inspections and conduct basic maintenance and repairs as needed.
Accurately locate application sites.
Maintain clean and functional application equipment; coordinate usage and return of all tools and machinery.
Ensure proper handling and storage of chemicals in the facility.
Engage with multiple teams to advise, interpret, and support decision-making.
What You Bring to the Role:
3+ years of experience, at least 18 years old
Pesticide applicator license
Knowledge of calibration techniques and equipment operation
Willingness to work long hours and varied shifts during peak season up to 6-7 days/week, 10-14 hours/day
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Willingness to participate in drug and alcohol testing and routine medical exams
High school diploma or GED
What Makes You a Great Fit:
You have a clean driving record
Must possess or be willing to obtain a commercial driver’s license with endorsements for Haz-Mat and Tank vehicles
You’re personable with growers and employees
You have strong time management skills with the ability to set priorities
You have excellent English written and verbal communication skills
You’re able to work with minimal supervision
Compensation and Benefits:
- The base compensation for this position ranges from $24.71 to $32.92 per hour. Please note that wages may vary depending on 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://mywebenefits.com/
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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What We Do
Family owned since 1921, Wilbur-Ellis is a leading international marketer and distributor of agricultural products, animal nutrition and specialty chemicals and ingredients.
Since the beginning, Wilbur-Ellis has prided itself on looking forward. This relentless vision helped us grow into a multibillion-dollar business with employees and partners all over the world. It’s this tradition of always staying ahead that will carry us into the future.
Our 4,500 employees across North America and Asia-Pacific are united by our shared values and driven by our passion for innovation. We know Wilbur-Ellis thrives when our employees do, which is why many have been with us for decades and others join to build their careers with us.
At Wilbur-Ellis, our purpose is to provide the essentials for the world to thrive. To achieve this, we believe diversity and inclusion are an integral part of who we are as a company, now and into the future. We know that a diverse workforce leads to better insights, better decisions, and better products and services.
Our Portfolio:
- Agribusiness: Our approach to crop protection, nutrition and seed development combines years of expertise and service with the latest technology wherever you are, whatever your needs.
- Connell: With over 100 years of proven innovation in specialty chemicals and ingredients, we offer custom products and solutions to help our partners thrive.
- Nachurs: Built on quality, integrity and innovation, NAS is a 70-year-old specialty chemical business that pioneered the low salt liquid starter fertilizer industry by introducing the first true solution liquid NPK fertilizer.
- Nutrition: We focus on industry innovations, sourcing only the highest quality nutrients for livestock, pet food and aquaculture so you can focus on your business.
- Cavallo Ventures: We fund and champion progressive technology and daring entrepreneurs that support our three business divisions and beyond.
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