What are the responsibilities and job description for the Feed Truck Driver position at Cooperative Farmers Elevator?
Description
Join Our Team as a Feed Truck Driver in Hartley!
Are you a reliable and hardworking individual with a passion for driving? Do you want to be a part of a dynamic team that values your skills and dedication? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Requirements
Truck Driver
Join Our Team as a Feed Truck Driver in Hartley!
Are you a reliable and hardworking individual with a passion for driving? Do you want to be a part of a dynamic team that values your skills and dedication? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Requirements
Truck Driver
- Deliver bulk feed to customers
- Pick up inventory from various suppliers & transfer product between locations
- Deliver inventory to be milled daily
- Load and unload truck, clean compartment after unloading as necessary to avoid contamination
- Learn and understand the customer’s livestock operation well enough to avoid errors when making deliveries
- Unload product according to customers' requests
- Verify product listed on the ticket is loaded and delivered correctly
- Submit trip report to supervisor monthly
- Fill out trip report completely and accurately
- Inform your supervisor of discrepancies in your reports as soon as you are aware of them
- Inform your supervisor of potential problems or potential new business opportunities directly or indirectly related to your department
- Report any unsafe equipment or working conditions to your supervisor
- Report any needed repairs or special maintenance to your supervisor immediately
- Use extreme caution while driving in farmers’ yards; drive slowly and watch for children, pets, animals, toys, flower beds, hedges, and lawns
- Watch for overhead wires when using augers
- Avoid damage to farmers’ buildings, bins, or property when positioning for unloading
- Avoid spilling the product; clean up spillage that occurs
- Ensure bin doors and covers are closed when delivery is complete
- Observe and report any unusual activity, problems, and farmers’ complaints to your supervisor
- Observe HACCP, FDA, OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations
- Maintain a valid commercial driver’s license
- Check lights and safety equipment daily
- Obey all traffic laws, including:
- Driving within posted speed limits
- Stopping and looking for traffic at all stop signs
- Drive defensively
- Report any unsafe equipment or working conditions to your supervisor
- Allow no riders who have not been approved by your supervisor
- Wash vehicle as weather and operating conditions require to maintain a clean vehicle
- Follow the regular vehicle maintenance schedule provided by your supervisor
- Report any needed repairs or special maintenance to your supervisor immediately
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
- General computer knowledge
- Class A CDL license or must be able to successfully complete the Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) when required
- Ability to work long seasonal hours
- Ability to climb heights
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
- Detailed oriented to provide accurate and consistent work
- Excellent customer service skills
