Feed Truck Driver - Feed Mill Operator
Feed Truck Driver - Feed Mill Operator
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Job Description
Join Our Team as a Feed Truck Driver at CFE in Hartley!
Are you passionate about driving and looking for a rewarding career in the agricultural industry CFE is seeking a dedicated and reliable Feed Truck Driver to join our team in Hartley. If you enjoy being on the road and want to be a part of a supportive community this is the perfect opportunity for you!
What Youll Do:
- Transport Feed: Safely and efficiently deliver feed to various locations ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
- Load and Unload: Assist with loading and unloading feed ensuring proper handling and storage.
- Maintain Equipment: Perform routine checks and maintenance on the truck to ensure it is in top condition.
- Customer Interaction: Provide excellent customer service and build positive relationships with our clients.
What Were Looking For:
- Experience: Previous experience in truck driving is preferred but not required. We provide onthejob training!
- Skills: Strong driving skills attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to lift heavy objects and work in various weather conditions.
- License: A valid commercial drivers license (CDL) is required OR ability to obtain a Class A cdl.
Why Join Us
- Competitive Pay: We offer a competitive salary with opportunities for overtime.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off.
- Growth Opportunities: Room for advancement within the company as you gain experience and skills.
- Community: Be a part of a supportive and friendly team in the heart of Hartley.
How to Apply:
Ready to hit the road with us
Send your resume and cover letter to or apply online! We cant wait to hear from you!
Truck Driver
- Deliver bulk feed to customers
- Pick up inventory from various suppliers & transfer product between locations
- Deliver inventory to be milled daily
- Load and unload truck clean compartment after unloading as necessary to avoid contamination
- Learn and understand the customers livestock operation well enough to avoid errors when making deliveries
- Unload product according to customers requests
- Verify product listed on the ticket is loaded and delivered correctly
- Assist in Feed Mill as needed
Reporting
- Submit trip report to supervisor monthly
- Fill out trip report completely and accurately
- Inform your supervisor of discrepancies in your reports as soon as you are aware of them
- Inform your supervisor of potential problems or potential new business opportunities directly or indirectly related to your department
- Report any unsafe equipment or working conditions to your supervisor
- Report any needed repairs or special maintenance to your supervisor immediately
Deliver orders safely
- Use extreme caution while driving in farmers yards; drive slowly and watch for children pets animals toys flower beds hedges and lawns
- Watch for overhead wires when using augers
- Avoid damage to farmers buildings bins or property when positioning for unloading
- Avoid spilling the product; clean up spillage that occurs
- Ensure bin doors and covers are closed when delivery is complete
- Observe and report any unusual activity problems and farmers complaints to your supervisor
Follow regulations
- Observe HACCP FDA OSHA state and federal safety regulations
- Maintain a valid commercial drivers license
Maintain and Operate delivery vehicle safely
- Check lights and safety equipment daily
- Obey all traffic laws including:
- Driving within posted speed limits
- Stopping and looking for traffic at all stop signs
- Drive defensively
- Report any unsafe equipment or working conditions to your supervisor
- Allow no riders who have not been approved by your supervisor
- Wash vehicle as weather and operating conditions require to maintain a clean vehicle
- Follow the regular vehicle maintenance schedule provided by your supervisor
- Report any needed repairs or special maintenance to your supervisor immediately
Safety and Compliance
- Uphold all cooperative policies
- Follow and comply with all laws and regulations both State and Federal
- Attend employee safety meetings etc. held as required or scheduled in conjunction with Safety Director or location
Other Duties
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
- Receive favorable feedback from all department managers when assigned to perform or assist with other duties and responsibilities in those departments
- Attitude consistently mirrors the company image and promotes fellow employee teamwork
- Present a professional image through words actions and personal appearance
Basic Qualifications
- High School Diploma GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
- General computer knowledge
- Class A CDL license or must be able to successfully complete the EntryLevel Driver Training (ELDT) when required
- Ability to work long seasonal hours
- Ability to climb heights
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
- Detailed oriented to provide accurate and consistent work
- Excellent customer service skills
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in basic qualifications 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. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand sit stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Employment Type
Full-Time
