Operations Support, Truck Driver
J.R. Simplot Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Boise • Idaho • 🇺🇸 United States
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Junior
About the role
- Safe and efficient transportation of agricultural inputs (fertilizers, chemicals) to customer locations in compliance with DOT regulations
- Routine and preventive maintenance of mechanical systems, application machinery, and plant infrastructure
- Accurate blending and handling of bulk and packaged fertilizer materials per formulation specifications and safety protocols
- Perform a variety of tasks including equipment and plant maintenance, general housekeeping, and operating machinery to blend fertilizer
- Load and deliver fertilizer and chemicals to customers
- Ensure accurate, timely, and safe product deliveries and applications where applicable
- Receive and unload products, conduct inventory checks, and manage storage functions to maintain efficient warehouse operations
- Ensure proper vehicle loading and operation in compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Hazmat regulations
- Adhere to all company and customer safety protocols
- Assist with special projects, attend training sessions, provide backup support when needed, and perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or managers
- Represent and promote the Simplot brand to customers, employees, and the community as a best-in-class agricultural distributor.
Requirements
- Must have a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's license (CDL) with endorsement to drive a ten-wheeler and trailer with air brakes on the highway
- Must have or be willing to obtain the following Endorsements: Hazmat Tanker
- Must be able to lift minimum 50lbs
- Must be willing and able to work Ag Industry hours as seasonal needs dictate, which may include: early mornings late evenings weekends holidays
- 1+ years of related experience and/or training
- Familiarity with basic farm equipment and general agricultural operations
- Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, welding, and metal fabrication principles are a plus
- Working knowledge of local geography, including roads, farms, and field access points are a plus
- Proven ability to perform multiple tasks in succession, such as blending products, loading trucks, and making deliveries
- Skilled in the safe and accurate operation of heavy equipment, including sprayers/applicators and semi-truck/trailer combinations
- Comfortable using computers, including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and mobile applications
- Ability to quickly learn and navigate company-specific software systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able to collaborate effectively with management, team members, and customers.
Benefits
- None specified 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score
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Hard skills
Class A Commercial Driver's LicenseClass B Commercial Driver's LicenseHazmat EndorsementTanker Endorsementmechanical systems maintenanceapplication machinery operationblending fertilizerheavy equipment operationmetal fabricationinventory management
Soft skills
strong verbal communicationstrong written communicationcollaborationability to perform multiple tasksadaptabilitycustomer serviceattention to detailtime managementproblem-solvingteamwork
Certifications
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)Hazmat EndorsementTanker Endorsement