Operations Support 3 (Peru, IN)

J.R. Simplot Company • Peru, IN

109d

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. Under general direction, the Operations Support performs a variety of job responsibilities which may include delivery of fertilizer and chemical products to customers from the retail office, customer service, vehicle maintenance, equipment and facility maintenance work, and fertilizer blending.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 1+ years related experience and/or training.
• Knowledge of basic farm equipment and operation preferred.
• Ability to do a variety of tasks in succession, i.e., blending products together, loading a truck, and driving the truck to a farm.
• Ability to accurately and safely operate heavy equipment such as a sprayer/applicator and semi-truck and trailer.
• Ability to use a computer, including Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook - or mobile app.
• Ability to learn and manipulate company software.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with management, other team members, and customers.

Nice To Haves

• HazMat Endorsement preferred or willing to obtain in first 12 months of employment.
• Tanker Endorsement preferred or willing to obtain in first 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs varied responsibilities such as: equipment and plant maintenance including welding, pump and engine overhauls, painting, and general housekeeping responsibilities.
• Loading and delivering fertilizer and chemicals to customers.
• Operating equipment to blend fertilizer.
• Monitoring product application by calculating amounts, calibrating equipment, controlling application rates, and cleaning and storing equipment after application process.
• Receiving and unloading product and performing warehouse inventory and storage functions.
• Keeping a clean, orderly vehicle and organizing the warehouse and yard materials.
• Ensuring the proper loading and operations of vehicles in compliance with DOT, OSHA and Hazmat regulations.
• Complying with all company and customer safety requirements.
• Assisting with special projects, attending training sessions, providing back-up when needed, and other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.
• Promoting and living the Simplot brand to our customers, employees and community as the best-in-class Agricultural distributor.
• Responsible for accurate, timely, and safe product deliveries and where applicable, product application.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED