Operations Support/Applicator - Guadalupe, CA

J.R. Simplot Company • Guadalupe, CA

92d • $21 - $25

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, performs a variety of job responsibilities which may include operation of a newer model application equipment, delivery of fertilizer and chemical products to customers, equipment and plant maintenance and fertilizer blending.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two plus years related experience and/or training
• Knowledge of basic farm equipment and operation
• Ability to do a variety of tasks in succession, i.e., blending products together, loading a truck, and driving the truck to a farm
• Knowledge of the local geography/roads/farms and ability to develop trust with management that moderate to heavy traffic can be negotiated effectively
• Ability to assist in equipment rebuilds
• Ability to calibrate a variety of application equipment
• Ability to maintain maintenance records for equipment
• Ability to set up and calibrate injection equipment is a plus
• Basic knowledge in the areas of mechanical, electrical welding and metal fabrication are a plus

Responsibilities

• Product application, calibrating application equipment, application equipment maintenance, and cleaning and storing application equipment
• Assist in loading/mixing/applying pesticides, gaining understanding of the importance of including proper adjuvants, mixing order, temperature, other field/weather conditions potentially influencing application
• Loading and delivering fertilizer and chemicals to customers
• General plant equipment maintenance and housekeeping responsibilities
• Receiving and unloading product deliveries and warehouse/inventory responsibilities
• Misc. duties such as special projects, attending provided trainings, providing back-up when/where needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (where applicable)
• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
• Education Assistance (where applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED