Do workers at J.R. Simplot get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks. 92% of people say they get paid breaks. Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Does J.R. Simplot pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick. 48% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work. Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

At J.R. Simplot, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off. 80% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick. Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from J.R. Simplot affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay. 100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get paid time off at J.R. Simplot?

Most people get paid time off work. 89% of people say they get paid time off. Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time. 65% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time. 25% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time. 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time. 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time. Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2025.

Do workers at J.R. Simplot worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours. 82% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours. Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

Do J.R. Simplot workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work. 38% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work. Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

How easy is it for J.R. Simplot workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts. 48% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to. Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at J.R. Simplot?

Most people find it easy to get time off. 85% of people report it’s easy to get time off. Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

Do J.R. Simplot managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute. 92% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute. Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

Do workers at J.R. Simplot do extra work that they don't get paid for?

Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work. 89% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work. Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at J.R. Simplot?

Most people find it easy to take sick days. 74% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick. Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Is working at J.R. Simplot good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work. 67% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work. Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at J.R. Simplot feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers. 73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers. Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at J.R. Simplot get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption. 54% of people report that their breaks get interrupted. Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Is it stressful to work at J.R. Simplot?

Most people feel stressed out here. 79% of people say they often feel stressed out at work. Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at J.R. Simplot enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job. 78% of people report they enjoy their job. Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at J.R. Simplot recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team. 46% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend. Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at J.R. Simplot?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started. 47% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here. Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people get support to advance at J.R. Simplot?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here. In the last year, 52% of people report not being given support to advance their career here. Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people think J.R. Simplot’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work. 86% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work. Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how J.R. Simplot is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing. 53% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole. Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Simplot: USA Jobs, Salaries & Company Overview

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The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

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Agriculture

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10,000+ Employees

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Boise, ID, US

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Pay

Most people get paid breaks

Only some people get paid when they’re sick

Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

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Sick days use up paid time off

Most people say they can afford the health insurance

Most people get paid time off

Hours and flexibility

Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule

Most people don’t worry about their hours

Only some people can choose their shifts

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Most people feel treated with respect

Only some people get breaks without interruption

Most people are stressed out

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