What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grain Truck Driver position at Farmers Cooperative Society?
The Grain Truck Driver is responsible for the delivery of and transportation of grain between FCS locations, farms and processors in a timely manner.
Essential Job Functions:
Communicates with supervisor regarding any operations, customer, vendor or employee issues that may arise.
Follows all FCS standard operating procedures (SOP's) for the grain department, as well as other divisions.
Weighs each order or load as applicable – check production variances as listed in SOP's.
Notifies supervisor of any delivery problems and coordinates maintenance with supervisor.
Utilizes GPS navigator on every load, if available – verify correct details / location before final delivery.
Cleans truck interior and exterior as needed; wash exterior only when time permits.
Operates equipment in a safe and prudent manner – drivers will adhere to the rules and laws established by local, state and federal agencies.
Completes daily safety reports and required records, pre and post trip.
Attends all scheduled FCS and Grain department safety meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
Secondary Responsibilities:
Understand DOT placarding and DOT hazardous rules.
Ability to operate and understand mobile equipment.
Possess mechanical skills to perform minor maintenance tasks on equipment and property.
Ability to handle stressful situations professionally.
Competencies:
High level of customer service focus.
Supports a consistent professional image of the company.
Observes safety policy and procedure.
Attitude of positivity and reacts calmly under pressure.
Work ethic of the highest integrity.
Commitment to dependability and willingness to work to meet goals and deadlines.
Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent level of experience.
Class A CDL with an acceptable driving record
Benefits:
- 401k Company matches 50% up to 10%
- Vacation & Paid Holidays after 30 days of employment
- Company bonus incentive
- Excellent health insurance plans
- Dental & Vision available
- Short & Long Term Disability provided at no cost to you
- Life Insurance
- Identity Theft Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Clothing Allowance
- 10% Discount on purchases at the How-To Building Center
Work Requirements:
This position is based in a fast paced agricultural setting and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and vibrations. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles. The noise level is usually moderate to loud. PPE will be provided and must be utilized according to safety standards. Typical working hours are based on customer and organizational demand; hours may be long, irregular and including weekends and holidays during peak season.
While performing job functions the employee will be required to talk and hear most of the time. The employee will spend frequent intervals moving and sitting, while also needing to reach, bend, twist, crawl, crouch, stoop or kneel. The employee will need to be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and maneuver on and off a mobile equipment. The physicality of this job is medium.
- FCS job descriptions are a representation of a job requirements knowledge, skills and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.