Plant Operator (Grand Forks, ND)
Company: Wilbur-Ellis Company
Location: Grand Forks
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
-Description -Do you have experience in plant/facility
production, quality control, and maintenance? Perhaps warehousing
experience, including shipping and receiving? Are you willing to
operate material handling equipment, including a forklift, skid
steer, and other equipment? - Are you -self-motivated and
customer-focused? If so, we'd like to hear from you! -For over a
century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in
marketing and distributing agricultural products, animal feed, and
specialty chemicals and ingredients. 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. - Come grow with us! -General
Purpose and Scope of Position:Assist in all aspects of plant
operations and warehouse operations duties. To include but not
limited to; stocking and retrieving package and bulk containers,
forklift, and general housekeeping. The role requires strong
mechanical ability and aptitude. Must enjoy working with a diverse
customer base in a fast-paced setting. -Key Skills and Abilities
Include:Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations
(preferred)Willingness to operate material handling equipment,
including forklift, order picker, pallet jack, and other equipment
as requiredAbility to repetitively bend and lift boxes and bags up
to 80 lbs. while working in a non-climate controlledGood computer,
math, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
multiple assignmentsWilling and desires to work overtime hours
during busy seasonsHigh School Diploma or equivalent -Key Personal
Attributes Include:Maintain a professional appearance and positive
attitude at all timesEnjoys and embraces a diverse/variety of job
duties and responsibilitiesThis person should be versatile,
flexible, and willing.Detail-oriented - ability to enter data with
a high level of accuracy.Can effectively multi-taskWork and
contribute to a team approach/effort with a positive attitude and
outlook.Requires excellent interpersonal skills between both
customers and fellow employeesMechanical ability and maintenance
required on Ranco Blending SystemAble to climb 50 feet to open bin
lids and not afraid of heightsAble to work safely with little
supervision -Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables
Include:Batch Plant OperationProperly interpret, and create seed
batch sheetsCreate custom fertilizer blends in the batch
plantProperly label all custom blendsFill tanks and trucks as
neededCoordinate with dispatcher scheduling of all outgoing
fertilizer deliveriesWork with the Operations Manager on awareness
and management of any contaminated loadsNeatness and attention to
detail on all paperwork, and seeing that it all returns to the
office for processingDaily Maintenance and Cleanliness of all plant
equipment and plantWork with application staff and sales staff to
meet customers' needs.Unloading of dry bulk fertilizer
trucksOperator front-end loader to refill bins when needed.Drive
loaded trucks to application machines or customers when
needed.Daily and Monthly reports completedScan DVIR into our Comply
System dailyJDE user to create BOL on all trucks leaving with
productsDry and Tank Farm OperationManage all bulk fertilizer tanks
(liquid levels, labeling, maintenance, etc.)Coordinate with the
Dispatch Department scheduling of incoming bulk fertilizer
deliveriesOversee Facilities' cleanliness and upkeepOversee repair,
maintenance and safety issues on all Ranco and tank farm
equipmentSecure the tank farm at the end of each dayContribute to
tank farm cleanliness and upkeepSupport waste-water managementWork
within the team on the repair, maintenance, and safety issues on
all tank farm equipment.Secure tank farm at the end of each day as
scheduledEnsure that all equipment and plumbing is properly
maintainedHelp with random sampling for fertilizer analysis
accuracyFill containers with proper herbicide or pesticide as
neededWear proper safety equipment per SDS sheets of chemicals
being handled by an employeeChemicals utilized at this branch
require the use of a respirator in case of emergency and must be
able to pass pulmonary function tests.Ensure the tank is cleaned
and ready to be filled, and ensure the integrity of containers
being filled with proper testing per EPA rules.Ensure the proper
weight of the tank and chemicalMake sure the tank is sealed
correctly when finishedMake sure the tank is properly stickered for
warnings, deposit and tank testingScan bar code for tracking of
tankLoad and unload bulk tankersUtilize catch basins for
spillsMonitor all tanks that are being pumped into or out of for
leaks, spills or damageMake sure all containers are properly
cleaned when done fillingMake sure all drums are put safely onto a
pallet and wrapped with shrink wrap before being put into the
warehouse for storage or onto the truck for deliveryEnsure the
security of the Tank Farm and warehouse rooms and all aspects of
it, which may include but are not limited to locking out electrical
switches and or pumps, making sure tank valves are in the closed
position at the end of the dayMaking sure all pumps and valves are
labeled correctly, whether it be on or off, open or closed, or the
correct chemical nameReport any issues with equipment to a manager
right awayOther DutiesAssist with shop repair work and equipment
maintenance when neededAssist with deliveries of chemicals &
fertilizers as neededAssist with pulling of orders and packaging of
products for shipmentMaintain accurate inventory records, ensuring
no product leaves, or enters the warehouse without the necessary
paperworkAttend product training sessions and meetings when
necessaryAll other duties as assignedMember of Safety Committee
-Compensation and Benefits:In compliance with all states and cities
that require transparency of pay, the base compensation for this
position ranges from $15.19 - 19.26 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. - -COMPANY
CULTUREWilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your
employerWilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products,
animal feed, and 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 peopleWilbur-Ellis has enjoyed -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 workforceWilbur-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:PLANT011080
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