About this role
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
Note this is a temporary position with a start and end date that is dependent on business needs. Please refer to our careers site if you are interested in any full-time opportunities.
Why Join Simplot?
At Simplot, we’re proud to be a best-in-class agricultural distributor with a strong commitment to our employees, customers, and community. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.
- Day shift hours with overtime opportunities in season.
- Home every night.
What You'll Do
As a Seasonal DOT Operations Support employee, you’ll play a key role in delivering and applying products and services to our customers while maintaining equipment and facilities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Delivering and applying fertilizer and chemicals to farms.
- Communicating effectively with customers.
- Blending fertilizer and calibrating application equipment.
- Performing vehicle and equipment maintenance (including welding, pump/engine overhauls).
- Ensuring compliance with DOT, OSHA, and HazMat regulations.
- Lifting up to 50 pounds or more as part of daily tasks.
What You Bring
- Availability to work overtime & weekends.
- Class A CDL required.
- HazMat endorsement preferred.
- 1+ years of related experience (agriculture or equipment operation preferred).
- Ability to operate heavy equipment (sprayers, semi-trucks, trailers).
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
Other Information
Combination of education, training and/or experience will be considered for this position.
Job Requisition ID: 25028
Travel Required: None
Location(s): SGS Retail - Aberdeen MS
Country: United States
The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
Other facts
About Simplot
Founded in 1929, the J.R. Simplot Company is a dynamic global food and agriculture leader with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, India and China. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the privately held and family-owned Company employs more than 15,000 employees worldwide. The Company's integrated portfolio includes food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. The Simplot Brand and our values still align with the qualities you find in farmers: independence, fairness, resilience and resourcefulness. We imagine a better future, build innovative solutions to help feed a growing global population and share an unwavering commitment to the communities where we operate. Simplot’s success is strengthened by our history, driven by our employees, and ensured by our commitment to our Purpose, Mission and Core Values. Many things have changed at Simplot over the years, but J.R.’s bedrock vision carries forward: work hard, give honest value, be good partners and – today more than ever – treat the Earth and its bounty as a resource to be respected and protected.
What you'll do
- The role involves delivering and applying fertilizer and chemicals to customers' farms while also being responsible for blending fertilizer and calibrating application equipment. Key duties include performing vehicle and equipment maintenance, such as welding and engine overhauls, and ensuring strict compliance with DOT, OSHA, and HazMat regulations.
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