Operations Support (Fairgrove, MI)

Simplot Company; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a dedicated driver to deliver fertilizer and chemicals to customers. You will operate trucks, maintain logs, and assist with vehicle upkeep and blending operations.

Responsibilities include loading, unloading, and ensuring compliance with DOT regulations. Effective recordkeeping for inventory and product storage is essential, along with routine maintenance and participation in training sessions.

Qualifications

• Delivery of fertilizer and chemicals to customers via company vehicles.
• Pre/post trip inspections and accurate logs per DOT requirements.
• Maintenance tasks for trucks, trailers and forklifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and deliver fertilizer and chemicals to customers.
• Maintain and inspect company vehicles according to state and federal DOT standards.
• Recordkeeping related to inventory and product storage; operate blending systems.

Skills

Delivery driving

Forklift operation

Vehicle inspections

Hazmat placarding

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.