Job Description
*SUMMARY*
The Truck Driver position is responsible for the safe transport of agricultural commodities. As a Truck Driver you will be transporting several different types of commodities depending upon the season. Commodities transported may include grain, dry fertilizer, liquid fertilizer, pesticides and feed. You will be expected to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle by following all traffic laws and ensuring safe delivery of products at final destinations.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
(Includes the following and other duties as assigned.)
* Perform local (no overnight) deliveries of assigned commodities.
* Effectively communicate and coordinate with dispatchers and operations staff.
* Obey and follow applicable traffic laws.
* Secure cargo, properly arrange, and balance it within the vehicle.
* Maintain a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations.
* Plan routes and meet delivery schedules.
* Comply with truck driving rules and regulations.
* Report defects, accidents, and violations.
* Perform daily light maintenance of commercial motor vehicles including refueling, cleaning, and basic preventative maintenance.
* Prepare pre and post trip vehicle inspection reports, and ensure any mechanical issues with vehicles are corrected before driving.
* Record and or retain documentation of cargo deliveries.
* Verify loads for accuracy.
* Possess a strong knowledge of safety regulations and have familiarity with not just traffic laws but rules regarding required rest, maximum miles driven and the like.
* Possess and maintain a clean driving record.
* Comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
* Maintain effective customer and vendor service which could include managing difficult or emotional situations. Eagerly seek ways to meet customer needs, answering questions, responding to complaints, and satisfying commitments.
* Seek out ways to be a collaborator within the organization which could include working with and supporting other departments.
* Report any customer and vendor concerns to the Operations Manager in a timely fashion.
* Responsible for understanding and enforcing Adell Cooperative policies and procedures.
* Capable of multitasking, working through stress and interruptions, all while maintaining patience and professional communication.
* Promote safety awareness within the organization by following all applicable rules, procedures, and reporting needs.
* Effectively communicates by verbal and written means with customers, employees, and management.
* Maintains a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the cooperative.
* Presents a clean and professional appearance.
* Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed.
* Responsible for prompt and regular attendance.
* Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
*SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES *
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.
*QUALIFICATIONS *
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.
*EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE *
Commercial driving experience is required for this position. See “Certificates, Licenses, Registrations” section for more information.
*LANGUAGE SKILLS *
Capable of reading and understanding documents including operating and maintenance instructions, safety procedures, and other policies. Capable of writing correspondence and reports. Effective speaking/verbal skills with customers and employees within the organization.
*MATHEMATICAL SKILLS *
Basic mathematical skills are required for this role including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numerical values.
*COMPUTER SKILLS *
Computer skills are not a requirement for this role.
*REASONING ABILITY *
Apply basic understanding as it relates to conducting instructions whether written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to juggle problems that may include multiple variables and unique/complex situations. Have the capability of thinking quickly, assessing hazards, using necessary precautions, selecting appropriate PPE as required by specific needs, regulations, or labels.
*CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS *
* Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record. Required CDL type and endorsement will be representative of the vehicle and commodity transported.
* Forklift certification and/or the ability to obtain and maintain.
* Must be 18 years of age.
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS *
As an employee your duties may require standing, walking, and sitting. Additionally, you may be required to use your hands to finger, handle or feel. Reaching with hands and arms or climbing and balancing may be required. Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling are additional potential demands. Situations that require talking, hearing, or smelling may occur. You will be regularly lifting or moving 50 pounds or more. The use of ladders might be required climbing to a height of 20’ as well as climbing stairs. You might have to use close, distant, color or peripheral vision including depth perception and focus. Employees must understand and implement all related safety policies, procedures and programs for prevention and protection while performing job duties in various work environments.
*WORK ENVIRONMENT *
The work environment described is representative of what an employee may encounter while performing the functions of this job. We may make reasonable accommodation that would enable individuals with disabilities to perform the listed job functions. When completing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles including grain dust, outside weather conditions, wet and or humid conditions, extreme cold or heat, toxic and or caustic chemicals. The employee may encounter precarious places such as small and or confined spaces. The noise environment has the potential to be loud (not to exceed the eight-hour threshold for working in or around equipment). As an employee you must understand, acknowledge, and implement all related polices/procedures related to safety including prevention and protection programs for the various job duties and environments encountered.
*DISCLAIMER *
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover every job duty or responsibility of the employee.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* AD&D insurance
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Profit sharing
* Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
* Adell, WI 53001 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Adell, WI 53001: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Local area, Relocation, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,