Class B Driver/Warehouse Material Handler at Farmers Business Network

Hays, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

28.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Class B Commercial Driver License, Tanker Endorsement, Hazardous Material Endorsements, Product Delivery, Distribution, Final Mile Delivery, Safety Procedures, Customer Facing Interactions, Equipment Operation, Forklift Operation, Pallet Jack Operation, Paperwork Coordination, Safety Audits, DOT Compliance, Time Management, Decision Making

Industry

Farming

Description

Company Overview Farmers Business Network, Inc. (FBN®) is a pioneering digital marketplace and farmer-to-farmer network dedicated to empowering family farmers globally while promoting sustainable agriculture. With over 117,000 members, FBN's Farmers First® promise unites growers and ranchers in their quest to maximize profitability and increase food production. FBN leverages data, AI and direct-to-farm delivery to simplify the agricultural supply chain, boosting convenience and transparency, reducing farm input costs, enhancing access to financing and services, and providing personalized farm insights. Its Gradable® joint-venture helps thousands of farmers adopt and earn rewards for regenerative practices while simplifying the access of regenerative products for the world’s leading food companies and grain buyers. POSITION OVERVIEW We are looking for a safety minded, diligent, organized, hard-working Class B candidate who will help be responsible for material movement and local delivery of chemical, fertilizer, and seed for a central distribution warehouse. Warehouse duties are also required as needed and includes all the functions of the warehouse. This individual may manage future hires/driver warehouse workers as we grow the business. RESPONSIBILITIES ● This is a driving and delivery position, and will involve physical movement of product along with warehouse duties ● Adhering to the compliance of all legal and safety procedures. ● Managing the safe, professional and efficient deliveries direct to customers. This includes a high level of customer facing interactions and communication for scheduling and deliveries ● Ensuring the proper functioning of all tools and equipment. ● Ensuring orders are correct, accurate, safely loaded and ready for delivery ● Safe operation of all equipment (box truck, forklift, manual and electric pallet jack) ● Coordinate all required paperwork for shipment and deliveries including proper handling of returns ● Complete regular safety and quality audits ● Comply with driver/warehousing rules and regulations as well as with company policies and procedures ● Collect and verify delivery instructions ● Report defects, accidents or violations REQUIRED EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS ● Current Class B Commercial Driver License and clean MVR ● Currently have or ability to obtain Tanker and Hazardous Material endorsements ● Minimum of 5 years working experience in product delivery and distribution to customer base ● Proven work experience managing direct to customer deliveries (Final Mile) ● Knowledge of the safety and legal documentation processes for handling related driver and warehouse activities (MSDS, Equipment checklist, BOL) ● Should have excellent leadership and administration skills and abilities ● Ability to effectively manage time, resolve crisis and decision making ● Ability to efficiently coordinate workings with internal and external workers of the company ● Ability to work occasional weekend shifts during peak season ● Clean/Pass DOT drug/alcohol and physical PREFERRED SKILLS &QUALIFICATIONS ● Certified, or ability to be certified on equipment (forklift, etc) ● Working understanding of WMS system ● Hazmat endorsement ● Acceptable incident history ● Comply with safety regulations ● Ability to safely handle equipment used to physically move inventory ● Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations ● Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.) To understand the physical demands of this job, please click this link [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WFju8uWT3WD3dlMR9v6yIRppXbBvXF8kHWvWbio1pjM/edit] and refer to Template J The following represents FBN's reasonable estimate of the US national average base salary range for this role based on market data and placement of internal employees: $26-$28. This salary range may vary based on geography and the higher cost of labor in some metropolitan areas. Beyond Base Pay, FBN also offers all full-time/permanent employees competitive total compensation packages that include equity compensation (dependent upon job level), incentive/bonus plans (dependent upon position), paid holidays plus an additional floating holiday, work flexibility including paid time off and remote work if your role is eligible, parental leave, benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, short & long term disability, life insurance, 401k, HSA employer contributions, and more. FBN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. FBN considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program here [https://www.e-verify.gov/]. FBN is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known limitations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. 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Responsibilities

This position is primarily focused on driving and making local deliveries of chemicals, fertilizer, and seed, which includes the physical movement of product and extensive customer interaction. The role also requires fulfilling all necessary warehouse duties as needed.