Operations Support (Fairgrove, MI)

Simplot Company; Fairgrove (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a delivery driver to transport fertilizer and chemicals to customers. You will operate company vehicles, maintain logs, and support blending and inventory tasks while ensuring safety and compliance with DOT standards.

Responsibilities include loading, driving, basic maintenance, and occasional back-up duties. A Class A/B CDL and a high school diploma are required, with 1+ years of related experience and travel under 10%.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver's license.
• Experience operating different trucks and forklifts.
• Knowledge of DOT/DMV compliance and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Load and deliver fertilizer and chemicals to customers.
• Maintain and review pre- and post-trip driver logs per DOT rules.
• Perform general vehicle and equipment maintenance including fluids, tires, and cleanliness.
• Operate fertilizer blending systems and track inventory and storage.
• Assist with special projects and training sessions as needed.

Skills

CDL Class A

Forklift operation

DOT compliance

HAZMAT knowledge

Education

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

Under general direction, this role performs a variety of job responsibilities which primarily includes delivery of fertilizer and chemical products to customers. At times will be required to manage inventory counts, drive a forklift, tend to equipment/maintenance work, and operate the fertilizer blending systems.

Key Responsibilities

Primary responsibility to include loading and delivering fertilizer and chemicals to customers while operating different size vehicles. Maintains and operating company assigned vehicles according to state and federal DOT/DMV standards regarding safe transportation of non-hazardous and hazardous materials including proper HAZMAT placarding when required. Maintains accurate pre and post trip driver’s logs and inspection sheets according to state and federal DOT requirements.

Responsible for general maintenance on company assigned trucks, trailers, and forklifts which may include but is not limited to replenishing fluid levels, tire wear and air pressure monitoring, monitor vehicles general operational systems, assisting location manager with scheduling state inspection requirements, maintaining and scheduling routine service and maintenance, keeping inside and outside of vehicle clean and presentable.

Operate fertilizer blending systems, recordkeeping related to inventory and product storage, and monitoring product application by calculating amounts.

Miscellaneous duties such as assisting with special projects, attending training sessions, providing back-up when needed.

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

1+ years related experience and/or training

Required Certifications

Must possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver's license, as well as have the proficiency to operate various types of vehicles to include but not limited to tender trucks, tankers, hoppers, tractor trailer, forklift, skid steers.

Other Information

Job Requisition ID:27678

Travel Required:Less than 10%

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.