Transportation Yard Support- Caldwell , ID

Summary

This position assists in maintaining the upkeep of the Caldwell Simplot Transportation Terminal property and the Idaho Plant property.

Key Responsibilities

This position works five days per week with daily on the job hours ranging from 8 – 10 hours, as needed to complete job assignments. This is a very independent position that would require an individual that is self-sufficient and can manage their time wisely. Additionally, once hired, one will need to obtain Simplot forklift, Telehandler, Loader, and Smith Systems Certifications. The training for these will be provided.

• Operates telehandler forklift to complete daily duties, such as lifting equipment and/or supplies to roof of ID Plant.
• Assists with seasonal snow removal, deicing, ice melts, and snow blowing
• Assists with seasonal summer projects, painting, brooming, striping, building washing
• Assists in fueling and preventative maintenance/greasing on medium and heavy-duty equipment, such as skid steers, loaders, back hoes, rollers, dozers, blade, forklifts, snow removal equipment.
• Keeps the Terminal, fuel island, and Idaho Plant grounds free of trash and weeds
• Sweeps the fuel island and places oil waste in barrel
• Cleans left over potatoes out of the trailers
• Cleans inside of the bulk fuel storage
• Stocks Caldwell VIR, log, and envelops
• Keeps all fuel and DEF cabinets, hoses, and nozzles clean
• Shuttles Truck Drivers to and from the Idaho Plant when needed
• Back up labor for the Equipment Operator crew when short handed

Typical Education

• High School Diploma

Relevant Experience

• Equipment Operator 2 years
• Forklift Operator 2 years

Other Information

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 frequently required to stand, walk, bend over or stoop, crawl, and lift. The employee is occasionally required to sit in driver’s seat of truck while driving, as well as while waiting. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  Must be able to hook up and unhook trucks and related lines to and from trailer.  The employee is required to climb and balance while getting in and out of the truck and while hooking and unhooking lines to and from the trailer.  The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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 frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is in outside weather conditions during all-weather seasons of the year. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

Language Skills:  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence and to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.