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Simplot Company · 3 months ago

Operations Support/Applicator - Guadalupe, CA

Guadalupe, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$21/hr - $25/hr

2+ years exp

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. They are seeking an Operations Support/Applicator to perform a variety of responsibilities including the operation of application equipment, delivery of fertilizer and chemical products, and equipment maintenance.

Food and Beverage

Responsibilities

Product application, calibrating application equipment, application equipment maintenance, and cleaning and storing application equipment

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

Loading and delivering fertilizer and chemicals to customers

General plant equipment maintenance and housekeeping responsibilities

Receiving and unloading product deliveries and warehouse/inventory responsibilities

Misc. duties such as special projects, attending provided trainings, providing back-up when/where needed

Qualification

Pesticide Applicator LicenseCommercial Driver’s LicenseApplication equipment calibrationBasic farm equipment knowledgeEquipment maintenanceMechanical knowledgeElectrical weldingMetal fabricationLocal geography knowledge

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Two plus years related experience and/or training

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

Knowledge of the local geography/roads/farms and ability to develop trust with management that moderate to heavy traffic can be negotiated effectively

Ability to assist in equipment rebuilds

Ability to calibrate a variety of application equipment

Ability to maintain maintenance records for equipment

Have or able to obtain a Pesticide Applicator License

Have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with endorsement to drive a ten wheeler and trailer with air brakes on the highway; generally referred to as a Class A; Endorsements of Tanker and HazMat will be required at this level

Preferred

Ability to set up and calibrate injection equipment is a plus

Basic knowledge in the areas of mechanical, electrical welding and metal fabrication are a plus

Benefits

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

Company

Simplot Company

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Founded in 1929, the Simplot Company is a dynamic global food and agriculture leader with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, India and China.

Founded in 1929

Boise, Idaho, USA

10001+ employees