Feedlot Crew

J.R. Simplot Company; Grand View (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a capable worker to assist with daily feedlot operations in Grand View. You will perform pen cleaning, equipment maintenance, and basic tasks to support healthy feeding facilities and livestock care.

Responsibilities include routine repairs, occasional water truck driving, and following supervisor instructions. Ground-level work with physical tasks is common in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1–3 months related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Cleans pens, scales, feed bunks, water troughs to remove dust and sand.
• Makes routine repairs and general maintenance in the feedlot.
• Occasionally drive water truck to water livestock or control dust.
• Performs other duties as instructed by supervisor.

Skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

Performs various tasks under supervision to assist in the everyday operations of the feedlot by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Cleans pens, scales, feed bunks, water tank drains, and water troughs to remove dust and sand particles in order to ensure healthy feeding facilities.
• Makes routine repairs and performs general maintenance duties in the feedlot.
• Occasionally drive water truck to water livestock and/or control dust.
• Performs other duties as instructed by supervisor.
• 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 situation.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

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.

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 frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands/fingers to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment

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 in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Work may be performed in pens with animals present.

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.

Travel Required: None

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.

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