Operations Support 3 (Truck Driver) (Tappahannock, VA)
Simplot
- Tappahannock, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs varied responsibilities such as: equipment and plant maintenance including welding, pump and engine overhauls, painting, and general housekeeping 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. Responsible for keeping a clean, orderly vehicle and organizing the warehouse and yard materials.
- Ensure the proper loading and operations of vehicles in compliance with DOT, OSHA and Hazmat regulations. Comply with all company and customer safety requirements.
- Miscellaneous duties such as assisting with special projects, attending training sessions, providing back-up when needed, and other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.
- Promote and live the Simplot brand to our customers, employees and community as the best-in-class Agricultural distributor. Responsible for accurate, timely, and safe product deliveries and where applicable, product application.
- 1+ years related experience and/or training
- Knowledge of basic farm equipment and operation preferred
- Ability to do a variety of tasks in succession, i.e., blending products together, loading a truck, and driving the truck to a farm.
- Ability to accurately and safely operate heavy equipment such as a sprayer/applicator and semi-truck and trailer.
- Ability to use a computer, including Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook - or mobile app.
- Ability to learn and manipulate company software.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with management, other team members, and customers.
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required
- HazMat Endorsement required
- Tanker Endorsement preferred or willing to obtain in first 12 months of employment