Ag Driver-CDL

The position of Driver is of great significance to Valley Wide Cooperative.  Drivers deliver products to area customers in a safe and timely manner.  A person in this position is accountable for keeping a complete and systematic set of records of all financial transactions carried out by the cooperative on a daily basis.   A person in this position maintains operational performance with the utmost concentration and dedication and must be well versed in the standard operating procedures of the company. This is a safety-sensitive position. 

Job Summary: 

These are the basic requirements of the position and must be performed competently. 

• Responsible for proper care and maintenance of the delivery truck. 
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining bulk plant facilities.   
• Record daily tickets on manifest summary report. 
• Maintain purchase order records. 
• Responsible for completing driver’s daily inspection reports. 
• Enforce and adhere to the company credit policy.   
• Establish and maintain efficient route book. 
• Maintain good communication with stores and other personnel via phone and radio messaging. 
• Adhere strictly to the delivery price sheet provided by management.  Any deviation from route price sheet due to special circumstance will require management approval. 
• Acknowledge any discounts given and obtain management approval for all volume discounts. 
• Responsible for purchase orders needed for all repair work. 
• Work closely with store managers and personnel. 
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. 
• Adhere to all commercial motor vehicle rules and regulations. 
• Respect customer property always. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.  

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES: 

• Class B CDL required. 
• Clean driving record with all applicable endorsements required experience with fast-paced delivery experience preferred. 
• Must have strong communication skills; ability to communicate in an appropriate, professional manner with managers, supervisors, employees, customers, vendors and the general public.  
• Must be able to make appropriate decisions and execute them according to policy.  
• Must maintain appropriate and expected levels of customer service throughout the store. 
• Must have ability to determine order of need and task priority based on level of importance. 
• Must have a manager focus on all interactions and exhibit strong critical thinking/ problem solving skills.  
• Must exhibit a professional and positive image.