About this role
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">This role operates heavy equipment and related implements to accomplish various assigned farming and/or construction tasks by performing various duties.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Key Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Operates farming equipment including tractors and trucks to plane, plow, plant, disc, and cultivate farm ground and harvest crops; mixes and sprays chemicals and/or fertilizer in order to maximize crop yield.</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Performs light maintenance on equipment such as replenishing fuel, checking oil levels, etc.; ensures equipment is serviced in a timely manner by mechanics.</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Operates heavy equipment such as cement trucks, backhoes, loaders, and graders to perform maintenance and/or construction projects.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Typical Education</b></H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Relevant Experience</b></H2> </div><div><table style="border-collapse:collapse;width:279.0pt;border:none" width="372"> <colgroup> <col style="width:279.0pt" width="372"> </colgroup> <tbody> <tr height="20" style="height:15.0pt"> <td height="20" style="border:none;height:15.0pt;width:279.0pt;padding:0.0px;vertical-align:bottom;white-space:nowrap" width="372"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-weight:400.0"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">1+ years related experience and/or training</span></span></span></span></span></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Required Certifications</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Must be a licensed driver of single axle vehicles.</span></span></span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Other Information</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to employees and managers of the organization. Demonstrated ability in the operation of various pieces of heavy construction equipment and specialized farm equipment. Ability to properly mix and apply agricultural chemicals and fertilizers. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. </span></span></span></span></p></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Job Requisition ID: 26432</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Travel Required: None</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Location(s): L&L Farm Pasco - Burbank</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Country: United States</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Rate of pay: $22.14/HR </span><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Attractive total rewards package that includes:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Medical, dental, vision coverage</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">401(k) savings plan</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">10 Paid Holidays</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Paid Time Off (where applicable)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Education Assistance (where applicable)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com</span></li> </ul> <p><br><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the <a id="OWAcfb96164-dba8-bc89-b216-90b56a413400" title="https://agportal-s3bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploadedfiles/Another/News/Press_Releases/FCA-Flyer_v7_English.pdf" href="https://agportal-s3bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploadedfiles/Another/News/Press_Releases/FCA-Flyer_v7_English.pdf">Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide </a>and <a id="OWA81f909fd-4b4c-01e6-7f73-8d8240b6a113" title="https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.94" href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.94">RCW 49.94.010</a> for more information.**</span></strong></p>