CDL Truck Driver/ Operations Support

Simplot Company; Greenwood (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplot Company in Greenwood, MS is seeking a CDL driver to safely deliver fertilizer and crop inputs, perform inspections, and support vehicle and equipment maintenance. The role requires flexibility for seasonal hours and strong safety focus.

You will work with a team to ensure timely deliveries, proper documentation, and excellent customer service, contributing to local agricultural operations and farm support in the region.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or Class B CDL with required endorsements to transport hazardous materials and chemical products.
• Experience operating heavy equipment (tenders, tankers, hopper trucks, tractor-trailers) preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in indoor/outdoor environments with varying weather conditions.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver fertilizer and crop input products to customer locations using a variety of commercial vehicles.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, driver logs, and required documentation.
• Utilize HAZMAT placarding when required and ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
• Assist with fleet, equipment maintenance, and inventory-related tasks.
• Collaborate with team to support daily operations and exceptional customer service.

Skills

CDL driving

Customer service

Safety conscious

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

For more than 90 years, Simplot Company has grown as a family-owned, privately held global food and agriculture company. Our diverse businesses span agriculture, food production, manufacturing, mining, plant and animal sciences, ranching and cattle production, logistics, and transportation, connecting many of the essential steps that bring food from the earth to communities around the world.

That diversity creates strength, stability, and opportunity. Across our global business, employees can build new skills, explore different career paths, and contribute to meaningful work in a culture where safety is foundational.

Whatever your role, your work at Simplot contributes to something bigger. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and help shape the future of food and agriculture.

Make an Impact in Agriculture at Simplot

If you enjoy hands‑on work, variety in your day and supporting the growers who help feed the world, this could be the opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

Safely Deliver Products to Customers

• Load, transport, and deliver fertilizer and crop input products to customer locations using a variety of commercial vehicles.
• Safely transport both hazardous and non‑hazardous materials while complying with all state and federal DOT regulations.
• Complete required pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, driver logs, and transportation documentation.
• Properly utilize HAZMAT placarding when required.
• Provide exceptional customer service while representing the company in the field.

Support Fleet and Equipment Operations

• Help maintain company trucks, trailers, forklifts, and other assigned equipment.
• Monitor vehicle condition, including fluid levels, tire wear, tire pressure, and overall operational readiness.
• Assist with scheduling routine maintenance and required inspections.
• Help keep vehicles and equipment clean, safe, and professional in appearance.
• Identify maintenance needs and communicate issues promptly.

Assist with Facility and Operational Activities

• Operate fertilizer blending systems and support product mixing operations.
• Assist with inventory management, product storage, and related recordkeeping.
• Calculate application and blending amounts to ensure product accuracy.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, and other material‑handling equipment.
• Support a variety of daily operational tasks that help keep the location running efficiently.

Work as Part of a Team

• Assist with special projects and seasonal business needs.
• Participate in training and development opportunities.
• Provide backup support across the location as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure customers receive excellent service and support.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Knowledge of basic farm equipment and agricultural operations.
• The ability to move between different responsibilities throughout the day, such as blending products, loading trucks, delivering products, and supporting facility operations.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
• The ability to accurately and safely operate heavy equipment, including semi‑trucks, trailers, sprayers/applicators, forklifts, and other agricultural equipment.
• Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and mobile applications.
• The ability to learn and navigate company systems and software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with customers, management, and team members.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to help where needed.

What You'll Bring

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience

• One year or more of related experience and/or training preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Required endorsements to transport hazardous materials and chemical products.

Equipment Experience

• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate equipment such as:
• Tender trucks
• Tankers
• Hopper trucks
• Tractor‑trailers
• Forklifts
• Skid steers
• Agricultural sprayers/applicators

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Agriculture doesn't always operate on a traditional schedule, especially during planting, growing, and harvest seasons. Team members should be flexible and ready to support customers when they need us most.

Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Willingness to work seasonal agricultural hours as business needs dictate, which may include:

• Early mornings
• Late evenings
• Weekends
• Holidays

Why Join Simplot?

This is more than a driving job. It's an opportunity to build a career in agriculture while working with equipment, supporting customers, and making a direct impact on farming operations.

You'll enjoy:

• Variety in your day‑to‑day work.
• Opportunities to learn new equipment and operational skills.
• A team‑oriented environment where everyone contributes to success.
• Meaningful work supporting local growers and agricultural communities.
• A role that combines driving, operations, customer service, and hands‑on problem solving.

If you're someone who enjoys staying active, working independently while being part of a strong team, and taking pride in supporting agriculture, we'd love to meet you.

Job Requisition ID

27814

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Location(s)

SGS Retail - Greenwood MS

Country

United States

Equal Opportunity Employer

• The 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.

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 Washington State Attorney General's Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.