Feed Delivery Driver

Type:  Full-time

Department:  Feed/Animal Nutrition

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!

Eligible 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:

• Able to perform heavy work by lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 60 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly. Also climb ladders, work near moving equipment.
• 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 of time, 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.