Truck Driver/Operations Support
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 daily operations run smoothly. The role combines commercial driving, equipment operation, fertilizer blending, inventory management, and facility support. Work varies from delivering products to growers to operating blending equipment, assisting with inventory, and maintaining fleet and facility equipment. The position supports customers and agricultural operations through safe work, teamwork, and hands-on problem solving.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work flexible seasonal agricultural hours as business needs dictate, which may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Ability to safely operate or learn to operate heavy equipment, including semi-trucks, trailers, sprayers/applicators, forklifts, and other agricultural 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 shift among blending, loading, deliveries, and facility support responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- One year or more of related experience and/or training is preferred.
- Knowledge of basic farm equipment and agricultural operations.
- Experience or ability to learn to operate tender trucks, tankers, hopper trucks, tractor-trailers, forklifts, skid steers, and agricultural sprayers/applicators.
Responsibilities
- Load, transport, and deliver fertilizer and crop input products 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.
- Help maintain trucks, trailers, forklifts, and other assigned equipment; monitor vehicle condition and identify maintenance needs.
- Assist with routine maintenance scheduling and required inspections, and keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe.
- Operate fertilizer blending systems and support product mixing operations.
- Assist with inventory management, product storage, recordkeeping, and calculations of application and blending amounts.
- Operate forklifts, skid steers, and other material-handling equipment.
- Support daily facility operations, special projects, and seasonal business needs; provide backup support across the location.
- Participate in training and development and collaborate with coworkers to support customers.
Benefits
- Variety in day-to-day work.
- Opportunities to learn new equipment and operational skills.
- Team-oriented work environment.
- Meaningful work supporting local growers and agricultural communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
