Night Shift Plant Truck Driver (Caldwell, ID)

The J.R. Simplot Company•Caldwell, SC

5d•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. Summary Supports Plant operations by supplying transport services using dump truck, forklift, and other variety of Company equipment to haul Plant production byproduct in a manner consistent with safety, quality, and production goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must have six months relative driving experience
A valid Class A CDL
A valid Medical Certificate
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write correspondences and to effectively communicate information in one-on-one settings and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization in a professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Experience/certification with a forklift and dump truck is preferred.
Basic FMCSA Knowledge
Working knowledge of input into computer systems and retrieval of data to facilitate job duties.
Able to perform basic math (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Knowledge of Production operations.
Knowledge of standard repair procedures within the scope of the job and solve routine problems.
Able to read and interpret technical data and manuals associated with the job.

Responsibilities

Timely removal of rock, vegetable debris, and Plant waste via dump truck and/or forklift.
Utilize forklift to ensure frozen totes are dumped and hauled to pit.
Assists and supports in various Plant operational needs.
Ensures compliance with DOT regulations regarding trucks and drivers.
Maintain a valid Class B or Class A CDL and valid Medical Certificate
May assist with training other personnel
Ensures that equipment in assigned area of operations is monitored and properly maintained.
Ensures that necessary level of communication is maintained with team members and support groups.
Ensures sanitation of equipment and work area during operations and proper cleaning during downtimes.
Utilizes computer and computer programs to communicate, document, and track shift information and ensures that all documents and reports are completed accurately in a timely and efficient manner.
Ensures self-compliance with Company policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Transportation, DOT/FMCSA, and Plant Policies.
Ensures that interaction with team members and other support groups is conducted in a participative style conducive with operational goals.
Ensures there is no injury to self or others by following safe work practices (including Standard Operating Procedures) and policies.
Perform Pre/Post Trip Inspections on Company equipment
The ability to notice, resolve, and/or repair routine or serious problems, understanding of when to report issues to others as necessary.
Ability to operate small equipment and tools to maintain plant operations.
Must be willing to accept a wide variety of job assignments and work under general direction in a fast-paced environment.