Farm Labor (Burbank, WA)

Simplot • Burbank, CA

1d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

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 The Farm Laborer supports daily farm operations by performing a variety of tasks related to the handling and preparation of agricultural products.

Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
• Consistent and reliable attendance, including arriving on time for all scheduled shifts.
• Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to employees and managers of the organization.
• Reasoning Ability Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• The employee must regularly stand for long periods of time.
• Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.
• The employee must regularly work in a hot environment for long periods of time.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• This role does not offer relocation support; candidates must be local or willing to relocate independently.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in general farming operations.
• 1 year – agricultural, packaging or labor experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists with building maintenance such as painting, cleaning, etc.
• Assists with irrigation equipment.
• Light equipment operation.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (where applicable)
• Education Assistance (where applicable)
• Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees