Feedlot Equipment Operator (Grand View, ID)

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

As a Feedlot Equipment Operator, you'll be an essential part of the team, operating equipment and tools to support daily feedlot operations. You'll take on a variety of hands-on tasks, helping keep everything running smoothly while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as tractors, bulldozers, loaders, and dump trucks to support day-to-day feedlot operations, including maintenance and construction projects.
• Level and bed livestock pens, particularly during winter months, to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for cattle.
• Assist with loading, hauling, and removing manure to maintain clean and well-managed pens.
• Perform routine equipment checks and light maintenance, including fueling, monitoring oil levels, and ensuring equipment is properly greased.
• Partner with maintenance teams to ensure equipment is serviced and operating efficiently.
• Follow all safety guidelines and company procedures while completing assigned tasks.
• Support additional duties as assigned by supervisors to meet operational needs.

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.

Typical Education

• High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required. Equivalent experience will also be considered.

Relevant Experience

• At least 1-3 months of experience operating equipment is required.

• Hands-on training will be provided to support your success in the role.

• Experience working around livestock is highly desired.

Language & Communication Skills

• Ability to read and follow simple instructions, emails, and basic documentation.
• Able to write short, clear communications when needed.
• Comfortable communicating one-on-one with team members and supervisors.

Basic Math Skills

• Ability to perform simple math, such as basic calculations used in daily tasks.

Problem-Solving & Reasoning

• Ability to follow written, verbal, or visual instructions.
• Uses good judgment and common sense to solve routine, hands-on problems.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license for operating single-axle vehicles.
• Comfortable working around livestock.
• Previous experience working with livestock is a plus

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: 26266

Travel Required: None

Location(s): L&L Feedlot - Grand View

Country: United States

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.

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.