Job Description

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us!
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.
"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."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? Are you self-motivated and customer-focused? If so, we'd like to hear from you!
General Purpose and Scope of Position:
The Plant Operator specializes in the processing, handling, and shipping of hay bales. We are seeking a self-motivated and customer-focused Plant Operator to assist with hay bale operations, including equipment operation, quality control, material handling, and housekeeping. This role is essential to ensuring safe, clean, and efficient plant operations.
Key Responsibilities:Learn and train on all plant roles (e.g., forklift operation, container loading). Operate and maintain processing equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures. Perform quality control checks and ensure accuracy when handling products. Complete accurate documentation of plant activities, including processing, maintenance, and cleaning. Assist with shipping and receiving tasks and maintain proper warehouse organization. Maintain overall cleanliness of the facility and work areas. Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, and other tools as needed. Follow all safety protocols, regulatory guidelines, and administrative procedures. Support team efforts with a positive attitude and strong communication. Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.

Key Skills and Abilities:High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required. Must be at least 18 years of age. Willingness and ability to operate material handling equipment, including forklifts. Ability to repetitively lift up to 50 lbs. (or up to 110 lbs. with a partner) in a dusty, non-climate-controlled environment. Strong math, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete required documentation accurately. Willingness to work overtime hours when needed.

Key Personal Attributes:Self-motivated and dependable. Strong customer service orientation. Team-oriented with a safety-first mindset.


Compensation and Benefits:The base compensation for this position ranges from $18.70 to $24.89 per hour. Note that wages may vary based on skills, and experience. This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, mental health, Life & disability, and retirement plan participation, including an employer match of up to 3% into your RRSP. 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.