Feedlot Equipment Operator (Grand View)

Simplot • Grand View, ID

13d • 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.
SummaryOperates equipment and related implements to accomplish various assigned tasks by performing the following duties.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operates equipment such as Tractors, bulldozers, loaders, and dump trucks to perform maintenance and/or construction projects and to level and bed livestock pens; assists in loading and removing manure to keep pens clean.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Performs light maintenance on equipment such as replenishing fuel, checking oil levels, ensures equipment is properly greased and that equipment is serviced in a timely manner by mechanics.
Other duties may be assigned.
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent (Preferred, but not required)
• A minimum of one to three months experience operating heavy equipment is required; further on the job training will be provided.
• 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.
• Ability to calculate basic mathematical problems.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be a licensed driver of single axle vehicles.
• 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 more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience working around livestock is highly desired. Work may be performed in pens with animals present.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment such as Tractors, bulldozers, loaders, and dump trucks to perform maintenance and/or construction projects and to level and bed livestock pens; assists in loading and removing manure to keep pens clean.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Performs light maintenance on equipment such as replenishing fuel, checking oil levels, ensures equipment is properly greased and that equipment is serviced in a timely manner by mechanics.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED