Potato Harvest Truck Driver (Burbank, WA)
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
This seasonal role’s primary responsibility is to operate diesel powered trucks to haul potatoes for the duration of the potato harvest season.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering and transporting potatoes from field to warehouse
- Sitting for long periods of time.
- Being able to communicate effectively with other team members to provide accurate delivery and shipment of product.
- Other duties as assigned.
Typical Education
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Experience
- Prior experience in general farming operations.
- 1 year minimum of truck driving experience, with experience driving a truck in off road conditions.
- 1 year of experience loading under a harvester preferred
Requirements
- Must possess valid driver's license
- Work days will include some evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on business need and schedule, ability to work this schedule.
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Able to work well with others in a fast paced environment.
- Able to be on time for shift.
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: 22484
Travel Required: None
Location(s): L&L Farm Pasco - Burbank
Country: United States
Wage range or rate of pay: 20.12/HR
The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
Attractive total rewards package that includes:
- 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
**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.**
Nearest Major Market: Kennewick