Farm Irrigator Job at Simplot, Grand View, ID

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  • Simplot
  • Grand View, ID

Job Description

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 role irrigates crops using syphon tubes and flood irrigation, in order to provide adequate water application while maximizing water utilization and irrigation equipment on a large scale farm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs various tasks as assigned by the Farm, Feedlot, and/or Area Manager.
  • Irrigates crops by setting and adjusting syphon tubes, and flood irrigation according to an irrigation schedule established by the Farm Manager/Foreman.
  • Cleans and maintains ditch banks by burning and spraying weeds to ensure an adequate flow of water to the farm, and prepares ditches and fields for irrigation by cleaning ditches or dragging pastures.
  • Operates a four-wheeler or pickup truck as needed for transportation and assisting in irrigation to get the job done.
  • As directed, assists in spring and fall pasture, field, and ditch preparation.
  • Assist in maintaining the farm's physical property which may include building repairs, cleanup, etc.
  • Proper use and maintenance of all supplied safety equipment/gear.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Relevant Experience

Prior knowledge of general farming operations.

Requirements

  • 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.

Physical Demands

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. 
  • The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; 
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 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

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed heat, cold, wind, wet and humid conditions. 
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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 : 25288

Travel Required

Location(s) : L&L Farm 1 - 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. **

Job Tags

Shift work

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