Plant Truck Driver (Night Shift)

Simplot Company; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a safety-focused Night Shift Plant Truck Driver in Caldwell, Idaho. You will operate dump trucks, forklifts, and related equipment to move production materials and byproducts across the facility, supporting overnight plant operations.

Qualifications include a CDL A, medical certificate, a high school diploma or GED, and at least six months of commercial driving experience. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors and following DOT/FMCSA regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL A).
• Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum six months of commercial driving experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks, forklifts, and other company equipment safely and efficiently.
• Transport rock, plant waste, vegetable debris, and other production byproducts throughout the facility.
• Haul and dump frozen totes using forklift equipment.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
• Monitor equipment performance and report maintenance needs.
• Assist with routine troubleshooting and minor repairs when needed.
• Support various plant operations and help where needed during the shift.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean and well-maintained.
• Accurately complete required documentation and shift reports.
• Follow all company safety policies and DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Work closely with team members to ensure smooth overnight operations.
• Help train and mentor other team members as opportunities arise.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Dump truck operation

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

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.
Join Our Team
We're looking for a safety-focused CDL-A Driver to help keep our plant running efficiently during overnight operations. In this role, you'll operate dump trucks, forklifts, and other plant equipment to transport production materials and byproducts throughout the facility.
If you enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, working independently, and being an important part of a production team, this could be a great fit for you.
What You'll Do
As a Night Shift Plant Truck Driver, you'll play a critical role in supporting plant operations by:

• Operating dump trucks, forklifts, and other company equipment safely and efficiently
• Transporting rock, plant waste, vegetable debris, and other production byproducts throughout the facility
• Hauling and dumping frozen totes using forklift equipment
• Completing required pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections
• Monitoring equipment performance and reporting maintenance needs
• Assisting with routine troubleshooting and minor repairs when needed
• Supporting various plant operations and helping where needed during the shift
• Keeping work areas and equipment clean and well-maintained
• Accurately completing required documentation and shift reports
• Following all company safety policies and DOT/FMCSA regulations
• Working closely with team members to ensure smooth overnight operations
• Helping train and mentor other team members as opportunities arise
  

Required Qualifications
What We're Looking For

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL A)
• Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum six months of commercial driving experience
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced industrial environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and dump trucks
• Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations
• Experience in manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, transportation, or production environments
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to identify equipment issues
• Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain)

Why You'll Be SuccessfulYou'll thrive in this position if you:

• Enjoy working independently while being part of a team
• Take pride in operating equipment safely and efficiently
• Are comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Have strong attention to detail and situational awareness
• Can adapt to changing priorities and support different operational needs
• Value reliability, teamwork, and a strong safety culture

Physical RequirementsThis position requires:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and climbing
• Entering and exiting trucks and equipment throughout the shift
• Connecting and disconnecting trailers and related equipment
• Lifting and moving up to 50 pounds
• Working safely around moving machinery and equipment
• Maintaining visual awareness of surroundings, equipment, and traffic conditions

Work EnvironmentThis is an active, hands-on role in a manufacturing environment. Team members regularly work around heavy equipment, moving machinery, and outdoor conditions throughout all seasons. The work environment can be loud and requires a strong commitment to safety.
ScheduleThis position supports overnight plant operations. Candidates should be comfortable working night shift hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require.
This role does not offer relocation support; candidates must be local or willing to relocate independently.
Travel Required: None
Location(s): GF Transportation Office - Caldwell
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 Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**