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 ...

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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 ...
Range Cowboy 1 Cow Calf
ID · On-site
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 ...
Range Cowboy 1 Cow Calf
ID · On-site
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 ...
Simplot Jobs Information
What is it like to work at Simplot?
The company's structure is organized into various business units, including potato products, foodservice, and agriculture, allowing employees to work on diverse projects and contribute to the company's mission of providing high-quality food products to consumers worldwide.
Working at Simplot may appeal to candidates who are passionate about the food industry, enjoy working in a fast-paced and innovative environment, and are motivated by the company's commitment to sustainability and community development.
Do workers at J.R. Simplot 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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
- 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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.

J.R. Simplot rating
7.1
Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
176th of 379 rated food and drinks producers
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.
Supports the Ranch Manager and Staff Veterinarian in the daily care, health management, and handling of range cattle within cow–calf operations. Performs a variety of livestock, pasture, and facility duties to ensure safe, efficient, and humane ranch operations.
- Range livestock monitoring — Rides horseback to identify sick, injured, or stressed animals; gathers and moves cattle across range and pasture; assists with calving; supplements feed during winter; and maintains pasture and range fences.
- Animal health treatment — Assists in treating sick or injured cattle by following established medical protocols provided by the Staff Veterinarian and/or Ranch Manager/Foreman.
- Cattle processing support — Helps with processing and shipping cattle, including sorting, branding, vaccinating, worming, and tagging.
- Herd movement — Moves cattle between pastures as directed by the Ranch Manager/Foreman to support grazing plans and herd health.
- Horse care — Provides routine care to ranch horses, including shoeing, doctoring, feeding, and grooming.
- General ranch operations — Performs additional duties as assigned by the Ranch Manager/Foreman to support overall ranch function.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Knowledge of animal health, cattle behavior, and range conditions typically gained through four to five years of related ranch experience and/or formal training.
- Includes demonstrated ability to saddle and ride a horse safely and effectively; must provide personal tack.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license for single‑axle vehicles.
- Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and basic written materials.
- Ability to write clear, simple notes or correspondence.
- Ability to communicate effectively in one‑on‑one and small‑group settings with coworkers, supervisors, and visitors.
- Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and multiply or divide using tens and hundreds.
- Ability to apply basic math to ranch‑related tasks involving money, weight, volume, and distance.
- Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to follow written or verbal instructions.
- Ability to solve routine problems involving a limited number of concrete variables in standard ranch situations.
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 regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands/fingers to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
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.
- The employee frequently works near live animals.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
- The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or 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.
This role does not offer relocation support; candidates must be local or willing to relocate independently.
Job Requisition ID: 26151
Travel Required: None
Location(s): L&L Cow Calf Ranch - Grasmere
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. **
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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.
Industry
Agriculture
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Boise, ID, US