Feed Truck Driver - 2nd Shift at Five Star Cooperative
Klemme, Iowa, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Driving, Loading, Unloading, Safety Procedures, Vehicle Inspection, Log Maintenance, Customer Service, Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Time Management, Ag Background, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Attention to Detail, Integrity

Industry

Farming

Description
Description Job Title: Feed Truck Driver Hours/Week: 40 hours per week with more hours required as needed FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Feed Operations Supervisor Job Objective Incumbent drives a semi tractor-trailer combination or a truck to transport and deliver goods or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. Required to load and unload truck and assist others with loading truck at farmers sites or other locations. The incumbent will be expected to assist other locations and departments as assigned by management. Will communicate availability regularly and assist with projects as needed. Incumbent maintains efficiency in a manner that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals, and result in outstanding customer service. This position will maintain a positive attitude that promotes team work within the location, as well as within the cooperative and upholds a favorable image of Five Star Cooperative at all times. Essential Tasks Drives trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, in order to transport and deliver products or other materials Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned Couple and uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air and electrical lines, and manipulating fifth-wheel locks Follow appropriate safety procedures when transporting goods Performs pre-trip inspections of vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Maintains logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable company, state, and federal regulations Obtains appropriate documentation when loads are delivered Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate Secures cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, and /or covers. Reads documentation to determine assignment detail Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicle. Reads and interprets maps in order to determine vehicle routes. Collects delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifies instructions and routes. Operates equipment such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones to exchange necessary information with locations, supervisors or other drivers. Checks condition of trailers after content has been unloaded to ensure there is no damage Cranks trailer landing gear up or down to safety secure vehicles. Enforce and abide by all cooperative policies Maintain quality control above the standards set by Five Star Exhibits integrity and professional attitude Requirements Education: High School diploma or equivalent; fluent reading, writing, and speaking the English language Experience: · Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary · Computer skills required – Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel · Good customer service skills and approach necessary · Ag background a plus License, Certificate or Registration: Class A CDL; valid DOT physical card; or ability to obtain Basic Skills: Speaking, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Listening, Monitoring, Judgment and Decision Making, Time Management
Responsibilities
The Feed Truck Driver is responsible for driving a semi tractor-trailer or truck to transport and deliver goods, as well as loading and unloading materials. The role requires maintaining efficiency and outstanding customer service while assisting other locations and departments as needed.
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