Plant Truck Driver (Night Shift)

The 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.

Join Our Team

Were looking for a safety-focused CDL-A Driver to help keep our plant running efficiently during overnight operations. In this role, youll operate dump trucks, forklifts, and other plant equipment to transport production materials and byproducts throughout the facility.

If you enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, working independently, and being an important part of a production team, this could be a great fit for you.

What Youll Do

As a Night Shift Plant Truck Driver, youll play a critical role in supporting plant operations by:

• Operating dump trucks, forklifts, and other company equipment safely and efficiently
• Transporting rock, plant waste, vegetable debris, and other production byproducts throughout the facility
• Hauling and dumping frozen totes using forklift equipment
• Completing required pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections
• Monitoring equipment performance and reporting maintenance needs
• Assisting with routine troubleshooting and minor repairs when needed
• Supporting various plant operations and helping where needed during the shift
• Keeping work areas and equipment clean and well-maintained
• Accurately completing required documentation and shift reports
• Following all company safety policies and DOT/FMCSA regulations
• Working closely with team members to ensure smooth overnight operations
• Helping train and mentor other team members as opportunities arise

What Were Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL A)
• Valid Medical Examiners Certificate
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum six months of commercial driving experience
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced industrial environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and dump trucks
• Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations
• Experience in manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, transportation, or production environments
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to identify equipment issues
• Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain)

Why Youll Be Successful

Youll thrive in this position if you:

• Enjoy working independently while being part of a team
• Take pride in operating equipment safely and efficiently
• Are comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Have strong attention to detail and situational awareness
• Can adapt to changing priorities and support different operational needs
• Value reliability, teamwork, and a strong safety culture

Physical Requirements

This position requires:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and climbing
• Entering and exiting trucks and equipment throughout the shift
• Connecting and disconnecting trailers and related equipment
• Lifting and moving up to 50 pounds
• Working safely around moving machinery and equipment
• Maintaining visual awareness of surroundings, equipment, and traffic conditions

Work Environment

This is an active, hands-on role in a manufacturing environment. Team members regularly work around heavy equipment, moving machinery, and outdoor conditions throughout all seasons. The work environment can be loud and requires a strong commitment to safety.

Schedule

This position supports overnight plant operations. Candidates should be comfortable working night shift hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require.

This role does not offer relocation support; candidates must be local or willing to relocate independently.

Job Requisition ID: 26980

Travel Required: None

Location(s): GF Transportation Office - Caldwell

Country: United States

The 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.