Agriculture Operations Support Specialist

Simplot Company; Herreid (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company in Herreid, SD invites an Operations Support 1 (Non-DOT) to join our team. Under general direction, you will assist with customer service, delivery of fertilizer and chemicals, and warehouse tasks from the retail office.

Responsibilites include loading/unloading, vehicle and equipment maintenance, fertilizer blending, and ensuring safety compliance with DOT, OSHA and HazMat rules. Some early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years related experience and/or training.
• Prior warehouse experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of basic farm equipment and operation preferred.
• Knowledge of agriculture and chemicals is a plus.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks in succession (e.g., blending, loading, driving).
• Ability to accurately and safely operate heavy equipment such as a sprayer and semi-truck.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, team members, and customers.

Responsibilities

• May assist with recordkeeping related to warehouse/inventory responsibilities
• Ensure the proper loading and operations of vehicles in compliance with DOT, OSHA and Hazmat regulations. Comply with all company and customer safety requirements
• 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.
• Miscellaneous duties such as assisting with special projects, attending training sessions, providing back-up when needed, etc.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to operate heavy equipment

Recordkeeping

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Job description

The Simplot Company in Herreid, SD invites an Operations Support 1 (Non-DOT) to join our team. Under general direction, you will assist with customer service, delivery of fertilizer and chemicals, and warehouse tasks from the retail office.

Responsibilites include loading/unloading, vehicle and equipment maintenance, fertilizer blending, and ensuring safety compliance with DOT, OSHA and HazMat rules. Some early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.