Operations Support Applicator - Carson City, MI

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, performs a variety of job responsibilities which may include operation of a newer model application equipment, delivery of fertilizer and chemical products to customers, equipment and plant maintenance and fertilizer blending.

Key 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.

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.

Typical Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Relevant Experience

• Two plus years related experience and/or training.
• 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.
• 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.

Required Certifications

• Must have a RUP Restricted Use Pesticide License.
• Have or able to obtain a Pesticide Applicator License is desired.

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

Job Requisition ID : 27325

Travel Required : None

Location(s) : SGS Retail - Carson City

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.**