Truck Driver - Feed Delivery

(Eligible for our Referral Bonus Program - Please be sure to indicate the NEW Cooperative employee on your application) Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to the following: Transportation & Delivery * Delivers bulk feed to specifications. * Always maintain safe & courteous driving habits. * Comply with all DOT, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), and NEW Cooperative safety programs, policies, and procedures. * Ensures a quality product at all times before unloading. * Learns and understands the customer's livestock operation well enough to avoid errors when making deliveries. * Complete all driving logs and other documentation in an accurate, neat, and timely manner. Maintenance * Performs maintenance of equipment and ensures no spread of livestock disease. * Routinely checks truck compartments for feed hang up between loads. * Follows established flushing procedures to avoid cross contamination of products. * Performs or schedules repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles. * Maintain cleanliness of equipment to promote a positive company image. * Ensures that work area, equipment, and vehicles are all neat, clean, and well maintained. Other * Uses all tools, equipment, and vehicles carefully and for their intended use. * Assist in other areas of the location as needed. * Works extended hours as requested by supervisor to ensure good customer services in busy season. Qualifications & Requirements: * Must be licensed and insurable to drive. * Must have or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL (Commercial Driver s License). * Must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical every 2 years at a minimum as required by law. * Understand the importance of providing very high levels of customer service. * High school diploma or GED with 1-3 months of related experience. * Must own and be knowledgeable in operating a smartphone. * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. * Understand the seasonality of the farm supply business and the in-season time commitment. * Must be able to interact and effectively communicate with customers and individuals at all levels of the organization. * Possesses problem solving capability and understands the operational processes. Basic Employment Expectations: Safety * Performs work in a safe manner at all times and uses the appropriate PPE. * Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions. * Considers the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers. * Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain. Communication * Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisor, departments, and fellow employees. * Communicates with supervisor and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early. Accountability & Professionalism * Abides by policies set forth in the employee policy manual. * Carries a fair share of the workload. * Promotes NEW Cooperative through positive, friendly, and professional interactions. * Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work. * Understands that satisfactory attendance is essential to the efficient operation of the work environment. Customer Service * Continually works to satisfy customers to address questions/concerns through effective communication, solving problems, responding to questions, and managing their expectations. Personal/Professional Development * Establishes personal performance goals and works toward these goals. * Continually upgrades and demonstrates knowledge of the job.

Created: 2025-01-11