Plant Operator II - Edmore, MI

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us!

“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.” Role Overview: As an Agriculture Plant Operator II, you'll work in all aspects of plant and warehouse operations including stocking and retrieving packages and bulk containers, driving a forklift, and general housekeeping. The role requires strong mechanical ability and aptitude. A Sample of What You’ll Do in this Role: Assist with the movement of bulk fertilizer on trucks and railcars.

About Wilbur Ellis

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.

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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Responsibilities

• Maintain facility cleanliness and upkeep.
• Assist with repair, maintenance, and safety issues on all facility equipment.
• Safely operate equipment, including railcar mover, front-end loader, and forklift.
• Wear proper PPE (safety equipment) provided on the job site.
• Report any damage or issues with equipment to management.
• Complete required training and attend required safety meetings.

Requirements

2+ years of experience

• Ability to frequently climb ladders, work from heights, and lift or move up to 50 lbs. while working in a non-climate controlled and often dusty environment
• Good math and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments
• Ability to read, write, and speak
• English fluently Willingness to work overtime hours during busy seasons

High school diploma or equivalent

• Ability to utilize digital inventory, warehouse, and operational systems to accurately track materials, equipment, and daily plant activities
• Comfortable using mobile devices, workplace productivity tools, and digital communication platforms to complete training, safety requirements, and team communications
• Willingness to learn and adopt new technologies, including automation tools, data-driven operational systems, and AI-powered solutions such as Microsoft Copilot to improve efficiency and productivity What Makes You a Great Fit: You have a high level of integrity and always maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude
• You’re on-time and prepared for work You enjoy a variety of job duties and responsibilities You have excellent interpersonal skills

Pay

The base compensation for this position ranges from $15.43 to $20.56 per hour.

Please note that wages may vary depending on skills and experience.

Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/ #PO2025 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.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits.