Job Location : Burbank,WA, USA
The J.R. 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 equipment and related implements to accomplish various assigned tasks by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Operates equipment such as Tractors, bulldozers, loaders, and dump trucks to perform maintenance and/or construction projects and to level and bed livestock pens during winter months; assists in loading and removing manure to keep pens clean.
* Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.
* Performs light maintenance on equipment such as replenishing fuel, checking oil levels, ensures equipment is properly greased and that equipment is serviced in a timely manner by 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
A minimum of one to three months experience operating equipment is required; further on the job training will be provided.
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 employees and managers of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate basic mathematical problems.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Requirements
* Must be a licensed driver of single axle vehicles.
* Must be comfortable working around livestock. Some experience working around livestock is highly desired.
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 and reach with hands and arms.
* The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
* The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision and depth perception.
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 near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.
* The employee is frequently exposed to vibration.
* The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals.
* 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.
Job Requisition ID: 20816
Travel Required:
Location(s): L&L Feedlot Pasco - Burbank
Country: United States
Wage range or rate of pay: 19.74/HR
The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
Attractive total rewards package that includes:
* Medical, dental, vision coverage
* 401(k) savings plan
* 10 Paid Holidays
* Paid Time Off (where applicable)
* Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
* Education Assistance (where applicable)
* Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com
The J.R. 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.