About the role

  • Operations Support/Applicator role at J.R. Simplot Company focusing on agricultural product application and facility maintenance. Involves routine equipment operation and operational support along with compliance with safety and transport regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Apply agricultural products using modern application machinery and equipment
  • Perform routine calibrations, maintenance, cleaning, and proper storage of application machinery
  • Load and deliver fertilizers and chemicals to customers locations in compliance with safety and transport regulations
  • Receive, unload, and organize incoming product shipments; maintain accurate warehouse inventory
  • Conduct general maintenance and housekeeping of plant equipment and facilities
  • Support miscellaneous operational needs including special projects, attending company-provided training, and providing cross-functional backup as required

Requirements

  • Prior experience operating floaters, sprayers, or other precision ag equipment strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with basic farm equipment and general agricultural operations
  • Working knowledge of local geography, including roads, farms, and field access points is a plus
  • Basic knowledge in the areas of mechanical, electrical, welding and metal fabrication are a plus
  • Ability to develop trust with management that moderate to heavy traffic can be negotiated effectively
  • Capable of assisting with equipment rebuilds and mechanical overhauls
  • Ability to calibrate a variety of application equipment
  • Ability to set up and calibrate injection equipment is a plus
  • Ability to maintain accurate maintenance and service records for equipment
  • Must have or be willing to obtain 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 have or be willing to obtain a Pesticide Applicator license
  • 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.

Benefits

  • This role does not offer relocation support; candidates must be local or willing to relocate independently.

Job title

Operations Support, Applicator

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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