Operations Support (Plant Operator) Point Comfort, TX

Simplot • Point Comfort, TX

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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. SummaryUnder general direction, this role performs a variety of job responsibilities which may include delivery of fertilizer and chemical products to customers from the Unit office, equipment and plant maintenance work, and fertilizer blending.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Valid driver’s license
• One plus years related experience.
• Ability to do a variety of tasks in succession, i.e., blending products together, loading a truck, and driving the truck to a farm.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift operating expericnce it highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading fertilizer from trucks, railcars and barges.
• Cleaning and storing equipment after application process including cleaning inside fertilizer tanks.
• Receiving and unloading product and performing warehouse inventory and storage functions.
• Performs varied responsibilities such as: equipment and plant maintenance including welding, pump and engine overhauls, painting, and general housekeeping responsibilities.
• Miscellaneous duties such as assisting with special projects, attending training sessions, providing back-up when needed, etc.
• 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.

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