Truck Driver/Operations Support

Simplot•Caldwell, ID

About The Position

The Simplot Company is hiring a CDL Truck Driver / Operations Support team member to deliver fertilizer and crop protection products to customers and help keep daily operations running smoothly. The role combines commercial driving with equipment operation, fertilizer blending, inventory management, and facility support. Work varies from day to day and includes outdoor, hands-on tasks supporting growers and agricultural operations. The position requires safe transport of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with state and federal DOT regulations, along with customer service, vehicle inspections, driver logs, and transportation documentation. The team member also supports fleet maintenance, facility operations, product accuracy, inventory and recordkeeping, and seasonal business needs. Agricultural schedules may vary during planting, growing, and harvest seasons, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role is located at SGS Retail West Canyon in Caldwell. Travel is not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
Ability to safely operate or learn to operate commercial vehicles and agricultural or material-handling equipment.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and mobile applications, and ability to learn company systems and software.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with customers, management, and team members.
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to help where needed.
Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Flexibility to work seasonal agricultural hours as business needs dictate, potentially including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

One year or more of related experience and/or training is preferred.
Knowledge of basic farm equipment and agricultural operations.
Ability to move between different responsibilities throughout the day, including blending products, loading and delivering products, and supporting facility operations.
Experience or ability to operate equipment such as tender trucks, tankers, hopper trucks, tractor-trailers, forklifts, skid steers, and agricultural sprayers/applicators.

Responsibilities

Load, transport, and deliver fertilizer and crop input products to customer locations using commercial vehicles.
Safely transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials in compliance with state and federal DOT regulations.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections, driver logs, and transportation documentation.
Use HAZMAT placarding when required and provide customer service while representing the company in the field.
Help maintain company trucks, trailers, forklifts, and other assigned equipment.
Monitor vehicle condition, including fluid levels, tire wear, tire pressure, and operational readiness.
Assist with scheduling routine maintenance and required inspections; identify maintenance needs and promptly communicate issues.
Keep vehicles and equipment clean, safe, and professional in appearance.
Operate fertilizer blending systems and support product mixing operations.
Assist with inventory management, product storage, and related recordkeeping.
Calculate application and blending amounts to ensure product accuracy.
Operate forklifts, skid steers, and other material-handling equipment.
Support daily operational tasks, special projects, and seasonal business needs.
Participate in training and development opportunities and provide backup support across the location as needed.
Collaborate with team members to provide customers with excellent service and support.