Description

Nature of Position:

Successfully carry out and understand all Standard Operating Procedures under in-direct supervision.

Essential Job Functions:

(order of essential job functions does not indicate ranking of importance)

• Works under the direction of the Feed Scheduling Dispatcher.

• Approximately 45-55 hours per week will involve delivering feed to our company sow operations and Finishing Sites.

• Represent the company in a professional manner at gas stations and over the road.

• Works in a safe manner in all operations around the feed mill and while driving a semi-tractor.

• Understand the process of driving, loading, and unloading feed including flushing and sequencing.

• Reinforces completion of all bio-security measures at the feed mill and at animal production facilities.

• Promotes Safety in all operations of Feed and Grain.

• Makes sure that feed trucks are washed and disinfected in accordance with company procedures.

• Follow all company policies relative to the department.

• Cooperates with other employees and farm production workers and managers.

• Demonstrates commitment to the job and all assigned responsibilities.

• Must be able to understand and follow all DOT regulations, this includes filling out log reports, vehicle inspection reports, unloading sequence sheets, trip sheets and driver truck sheets.

• All Other Duties as Assigned.

Success Factors:

• Willingness to listen and learn.

• Ability to be a team player.

• Able to work in a physically demanding environment.

• Able to work weekends and holidays as required.

• Display honesty, trustworthiness, and dependability always.

• Show pride in work well done.

• Be respectful of others.

• Maintain strong work ethic.

• Show initiative to seek other work upon completion of a task.

Job Qualifications:

• A valid driver’s license is required (must maintain a safe driving record).

• Must have a valid Class “A or B” driver’s license and be insurable on the company program.

• Must have a good driving record.

• Needs to have a good sense of direction, in order to understand written and/or spoken instructions required for delivery.

• Must be able to work in adverse outside conditions when temperatures may range from above 100 degrees to 0 degrees and below, for the entire workday.

• Must be able to drive under adverse road conditions in order to complete all deliveries.

• Ability to scale several types of ladders, such as bin ladders, and truck ladders.

• Be able to lift 55 lbs. repeatedly.

• Be dependable, self-motivating, and willing to work.

• Must be able to pass random DOT drug and alcohol screenings and tests.

• Be in relatively good physical and mental condition.

• Able to maintain balance on all types of surfaces including slippery surfaces.

• Able to retain written and spoken instructions.

• Willing to work long flexible hours, if necessary, to meet the expectations of the job.

Working Conditions:

• During summer months outside temperatures can be over 100 degrees for the entire workday.

• During winter months outside temperatures can be below zero degrees for the entire workday.

• During and after heavy rains facilities and roads can be extremely muddy, snow covered, icy and difficult to maneuver on.

• During some job duties the noise level can become very loud (earplugs are provided).

• Normal duties will expose the individual to odors, dusts, and gases that may be uncomfortable or hazardous, if proper procedures are not followed.

• May possibly be exposed to procedures that cause contact with hazardous materials.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits :

• Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;

• Paid Time Off : vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;

• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;

• Better Futures Program – Online Classes or select 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!

• Supervisor Development Program: Opportunity to grow your career through leadership training.

EOE, including disability/vets