Feed Truck Driver 1 - Grandview, ID

Simplot Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a feed truck operator to deliver accurate feed rations along a designated route and support herd health through timely feeding.

Responsibilities include loading feed, unloading per instructions, maintaining the truck, and performing additional duties as assigned. The role requires a HS diploma or GED and basic math and communication skills to interact with managers and staff.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one settings.
• Mathematical ability for rates, ratios, and percentages.

Responsibilities

• Operate a feed truck to deliver accurate feed rations on a designated route.
• Unload feed according to the Feed Boss' instructions and load appropriate proportions.
• Maintain truck cleanliness and schedule regular servicing.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

One-on-one communication

Math skills

Operate truck

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

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The 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.

Summary

Operates a feed truck to deliver accurate feed rations to cattle along a designated route. Ensures consistent, timely feeding and supports overall herd health by following established feeding schedules and procedures.

• Feeds cattle on an established pen route; unloads feed truck contents into the concrete feed bunks according to the Feed Boss' instructions.
• Loads feed truck with proper feed proportions according to the individual ration requirements.
• Cleans the feed truck; takes the truck to be serviced by Company mechanics.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

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 managers and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Additional Skills & Abilities

Ability to operate a 10 wheeler truck.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.

The employee frequently is required to climb or balance.

The employee is occasionally required to stand.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.

The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Other Information

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

This role does not offer relocation support; candidates must be local or willing to relocate independently.

Location(s):L&L Feedlot - Grand View

Country:United States

**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.**