Shipping Receiving Coordinator / CDL Driver - Gibbon, NE
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
Join the Simplot Team
Are you organized, customer-focused, and passionate about keeping operations running efficiently? As a Shipping & Receiving Coordinator / CDL Driver, you'll play a key role in supporting our growers by coordinating product deliveries, managing inventory, assisting customers, and helping ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly.
This position offers a unique combination of logistics coordination, customer service, inventory management, and CDL driving responsibilities. You'll work closely with customers, drivers, sales teams, and operations staff to help deliver the products and service our customers depend on throughout the growing season.
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What You'll Do:
Logistics & Delivery Coordination
- Coordinate and schedule product deliveries to maximize efficiency and meet customer needs.
- Dispatch drivers and resources to ensure timely, accurate product delivery.
- Serve as a key point of communication between customers, drivers, sales representatives, and operations teams.
- Operate CDL vehicles and assist with deliveries when needed.
Customer Service & Order Management
- Assist walk-in customers and respond to customer inquiries.
- Receive and process orders from customers and sales representatives.
- Prepare work orders, product mix instructions, and safety documentation.
- Deliver exceptional customer service while building strong relationships with growers and partners.
Inventory & Product Management
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with product purchasing recommendations.
- Receive, store, and track incoming inventory.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and perform physical inventory counts.
- Help ensure product availability to support customer and operational needs.
Facility & Operational Support
- Assist with loading and unloading products and trucks.
- Support warehouse, storage, and product handling activities.
- Perform general facility, equipment, and plant maintenance tasks.
- Maintain accurate equipment and maintenance records.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all company, DOT, OSHA, and safety requirements.
- Promote a safe and organized work environment.
- Ensure products are handled, stored, and transported safely and accurately.
Typical Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Combination of education, training and/or experience will be considered for this position.
What We're Looking For:
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in agriculture, logistics, dispatching, transportation, inventory control, warehouse operations, or customer service.
- Dispatching or logistics coordination experience.
- Agricultural industry knowledge, including fertilizer and chemical products.
- Inventory management experience.
- Forklift certification or experience.
- Knowledge of farm equipment and agricultural operations.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Driver's License
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Ability to obtain or possess:
- HazMat Endorsement
- Tanker Endorsement
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the workday
- Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn company systems
- Ability to work seasonal agriculture hours, including overtime and weekends during peak periods
- Ability to perform basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide accurately
Why Join Simplot?
- Diverse role combining logistics, inventory management, customer service, and CDL driving.
- Opportunity to make a direct impact supporting local growers and agricultural operations.
- Stable employment with an industry leader in agriculture.
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities to grow your skills.
- Meaningful work supporting the communities and customers we serve.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Grow Your Career with Simplot
If you enjoy coordinating operations, solving problems, working with customers, and being part of a fast-paced agricultural team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help keep agriculture moving in Central Nebraska.
Job Requisition ID: 25780
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Location(s): SGS Retail - Gibbon NE
Country: United States
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
- Paid Family Building Leave
- Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
- Education Assistance
- 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.
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