Feedlot Equipment Operator (Grand View, ID)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as tractors, bulldozers, loaders, and dump trucks to support day-to-day feedlot operations, including maintenance and construction projects.
• Level and bed livestock pens, particularly during winter months, to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for cattle.
• Assist with loading, hauling, and removing manure to maintain clean and well-managed pens.
• Perform routine equipment checks and light maintenance, including fueling, monitoring oil levels, and ensuring equipment is properly greased.
• Partner with maintenance teams to ensure equipment is serviced and operating efficiently.
• Follow all safety guidelines and company procedures while completing assigned tasks.
• Support additional duties as assigned by supervisors to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• At least 1-3 months of experience operating equipment is required.
• Hands-on training will be provided to support your success in the role.
• Experience working around livestock is highly desired.

Physical Demands

• Regularly sits and reaches with hands and arms.
• Occasionally stands; walks; uses hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climbs or balances; and stoops, kneels, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds and frequently lifts and/or moves more than 100 pounds.
• Regularly exposed to vibration.
• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Work may be performed in pens with animals present.