Plant Truck Driver

Simplot•Moses Lake, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Truck Driver supports plant operations by safely operating dump trucks, forklifts, and other company equipment to transport production materials and byproducts throughout the facility. The role includes hauling and dumping frozen totes, inspecting equipment, monitoring its performance, reporting maintenance needs, and assisting with troubleshooting and minor repairs. The driver also supports other plant operations, maintains clean work areas and equipment, completes documentation and shift reports, and follows company safety policies and DOT/FMCSA regulations. The position involves working independently and with a production team, and may include helping train and mentor team members. This is an active, hands-on role in a manufacturing environment, around heavy equipment and moving machinery and often outdoors in varying weather conditions throughout the seasons. The work environment can be loud. The schedule includes shift hours and may require weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require. Relocation support is not offered; candidates must be local or willing to relocate independently.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL A).
Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate.
At least 21 years of age due to travel requirements.
High school diploma or GED.
At least six months of commercial driving experience.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Ability to work shift hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require.
Must be local or willing to relocate independently; relocation support is not offered.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, and climb; enter and exit trucks and equipment; connect and disconnect trailers and related equipment; lift and move up to 50 pounds; and maintain visual awareness around machinery, equipment, and traffic.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating forklifts and dump trucks.
Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations.
Experience in manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, transportation, or production environments.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to identify equipment issues.
Forklift certification, or willingness to obtain it.
Enjoys working independently while being part of a team.
Takes pride in operating equipment safely and efficiently.
Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Strong attention to detail and situational awareness.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support different operational needs.
Values reliability, teamwork, and a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

Operate dump trucks, forklifts, and other company equipment safely and efficiently.
Transport rock, plant waste, vegetable debris, and other production byproducts throughout the facility.
Haul and dump frozen totes using forklift equipment.
Complete required pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
Monitor equipment performance and report maintenance needs.
Assist with routine troubleshooting and minor repairs when needed.
Support plant operations and assist where needed during the shift.
Keep work areas and equipment clean and well-maintained.
Complete required documentation and shift reports accurately.
Follow company safety policies and DOT/FMCSA regulations.
Work with team members to ensure smooth operations.
Help train and mentor other team members as opportunities arise.