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Role Overview:

As a Lead Crop Applicator, you’llbe 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, maintainingaccurate 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 lift50 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

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Lead Crop Applicator - Edmore, MI