Feed Delivery Driver
Type: Full-Time
Department: Feed
Why Ag Partners? We are a strong member-owned cooperative serving producers, communities, homeowners and businesses across Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Join our growing team! This position has above industry standard wages, plus overtime during the peak season, and bonus potential.
All employees 18 and older can join the 401(k) retirement plan and receive company match. Full-Time employees are eligible for profit-sharing, medical, dental, vision, PTO, company paid short- and long-term disability benefits, basic life, and a yearly clothing allowance.
Job Summary:
This position drives a bag, bulk, semi, or straight feed truck delivering feed and products to our customers. Assists in the feed mill and warehouse duties. Provides professional, quality service to customers, mix & package feed, and load & unload trucks when not delivering products. Employees must have a positive attitude, be willing to work within a team atmosphere, and be safety focused. This is not an all-encompassing list of duties, and other duties as assigned based on business needs.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Transport and unload feed and grains to customers as ordered in a safe and timely manner.
- Keep a neat and safe work environment.
- Follow company biosecurity standard operating procedures. Maintain a high standard of feed quality.
- Comply with safety rules, procedure manuals, and delivery tickets.
- Keep accurate records and maintain an up-to-date log of all feed deliveries.
- Comply with company policies, procedures, and all DOT rules and regulations.
- Ensure accuracy in all duties performed including verifying delivery and unloading instructions.
- Extended work hours may be required and are determined by management based on business needs.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Good math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide quickly and accurately.
- Must be a motivated self-starter that is willing to work as part of a team.
- Ability to operate forklift and pallet jack.
Education and Experience:
- Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement or a willingness to acquire Class A License.
- Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations with traffic, weather conditions, etc.
- Agricultural background preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be over 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
- Able to perform heavy work by lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 60 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.
- Willing to work in elevated areas and climb ladders, grain bins, and grain legs. Work near moving equipment and in confined spaces.
- Willing to work outside during all weather conditions and in dusty conditions.
- Able to sit for a prolonged period, stand, walk, balance, use hands, reach, talk and hear.
- Work extra hours as need to get all feeds delivered each day as needed or required.