Operations Support 1 - Royal City, WA

Key Responsibilities

• Performs varied responsibilities such as: equipment and plant maintenance including welding, pump and engine overhauls, painting, and general housekeeping responsibilities; loading and delivering fertilizer and chemicals to customers; operating equipment to blend fertilizer; monitoring product application by calculating amounts, calibrating equipment, controlling application rates, and cleaning and storing equipment after application process; receiving and unloading product and performing warehouse inventory and storage functions. Responsible for keeping a clean, orderly vehicle and organizing the warehouse and yard materials.
• Ensure the proper loading and operations of vehicles in compliance with DOT, OSHA and Hazmat regulations. Comply with all company and customer safety requirements.
• Miscellaneous duties such as assisting with special projects, attending training sessions, providing back-up when needed, and other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.
• Promote and live the Simplot brand to our customers, employees and community as the best-in-class Agricultural distributor. Responsible for accurate, timely, and safe product deliveries and where applicable, product application.

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be willing and able to work Ag-Industry hours - overtime in peak season as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1+ years related experience and/or training
• Knowledge of basic farm equipment and operation preferred
• Ability to do a variety of tasks in succession, i.e., blending products together, loading a truck, and driving the truck to a farm
• Ability to accurately and safely operate heavy equipment such as a sprayer/applicator and semi-truck and trailer
• Ability to use a computer, including Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook – or mobile app
• Ability to learn and manipulate company software
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with management, other team members, and customers
• Applicator's license a plus, or willingness to obtain after hire
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) a plus, but not required

Skills & Relevant Experience

• Knowledge of basic farm equipment and operation preferred
• Ability to do a variety of tasks in succession, i.e., blending products together, loading a truck, and driving the truck to a farm
• Ability to accurately and safely operate heavy equipment such as a sprayer/applicator and semi-truck and trailer
• Ability to use a computer, including Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook – or mobile app
• Ability to learn and manipulate company software
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with management, other team members, and customers
• Applicator's license a plus, or willingness to obtain after hire

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid Family Building Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
• Education Assistance