How many people work at Smoky Canyon?
Approximately 200 people are employed at Smoky Canyon. In addition, another 375 people are full-time employees of the Simplot Don Plant west of Pocatello. Smoky Canyon is the sole source of phosphate ore for the Don Plant. Once the ore is processed into fertilizers, it is distributed through an extensive network of retail and wholesale outlets. In total, 2,200 full-time employees work in Simplots fertilizer business unit.
