Operations Support ; Laborer; Kenton, TN

Operations Support 1 (Laborer) - Kenton, TN

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 include warehouse inventory, loading products, and record keeping. At times the employee will be required to drive a fork lift, tend to equipment/maintenance work, and operate the fertilizer blending systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and delivering fertilizer and chemicals to customers.
• Operating equipment to blend fertilizer.
• Monitoring product application by calculating amounts, calibrating equipment, controlling application rates, and cleaning and storing equipment after application process.
• Receiving and unloading product and performing warehouse inventory and storage functions.
• May assist with recordkeeping related to warehouse/inventory responsibilities.
• Performs varied responsibilities such as: equipment and plant maintenance including welding, pump and engine overhauls, painting, and general housekeeping responsibilities.
• Miscellaneous duties such as assisting with special projects, attending training sessions, providing back-up when needed, etc.
• Assist in loading/mixing/applying pesticides, gaining understanding of the importance of including proper adjuvants, mixing order, temperature, other field/weather conditions potentially influencing application.

Disclaimer
- These 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.

Typical Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Relevant Experience One plus years related experience. Knowledge of basic farm equipment and operation. Ability to do a variety of tasks in succession, i.e., blending products together, loading a truck, and driving the truck to a farm.

Required Certifications Valid driver's license is required.

Other Information Ag-Industry Hours – overtime in peak season as required.

Location(s) : SGS Retail
- Kenton 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.

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