What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Driver Class A position at GreenPoint Ag?
About GreenPoint Ag
GreenPoint Ag is a farmer-owned, American-owned company. We’re committed to farmers’ success because that’s the only way we succeed. It’s a responsibility we don’t take lightly, and we look for employees who share this same commitment.
If you share a passion for rural America and the farmers who are so vital to its health, then we’d like to talk with you. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace with the opportunity to challenge yourself in one of today’s most vital industries. If you are a hardworking, passionate team player we would love to consider adding you to the GreenPoint Ag team.
Our Opportunity
We are looking for a Full-Time CDL Driver for our Sylvester GA Service Center location. If you enjoy working outdoors, fostering a sense of purpose and well-being from connecting with farmers, GreenPoint Ag may be the employer for you. Our culture fosters employee engagement, career development and opportunities are endless.
Summary/Objective
Pick up and deliver products within an assigned industrial area using Commercial vehicles which require a CDL Driver’s license
Essential Functions
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Travel associated with this position is typically day trips driving commercial vehicles to and from pickup and drop off locations. Overnight travel requirements are very rare.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional job-related duties may be assigned. GreenPoint Ag reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.
Communication with You
We are mindful that the job placement market has recently been infiltrated by individuals attempting to commit fraudulent acts. Unauthorized persons have been known to place advertisements for fake positions in the name of innocent and unwitting employers by mixing them in among legitimate job postings on authorized sites and by posting them on sites not used by the genuine employer. These imposter advertisements sometimes contain contact information for interested applicants that are different from an employer’s career website or company email address. Such imposter job advertisements typically include promises of high-paying jobs with the requirement that job seekers first send sensitive personal information or money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees.
Please be advised that GreenPoint Ag will never ask a potential job seeker for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruitment or hiring process. You should look carefully at any email address that you are instructed to use to submit a job application. All email correspondence from GreenPoint Ag ends in “@greenpointag.com.” If you have questions about any of our open positions, please visit our careers website at https://www.greenpointag.com/careers.
GreenPoint Ag is a farmer-owned, American-owned company. We’re committed to farmers’ success because that’s the only way we succeed. It’s a responsibility we don’t take lightly, and we look for employees who share this same commitment.
If you share a passion for rural America and the farmers who are so vital to its health, then we’d like to talk with you. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace with the opportunity to challenge yourself in one of today’s most vital industries. If you are a hardworking, passionate team player we would love to consider adding you to the GreenPoint Ag team.
Our Opportunity
We are looking for a Full-Time CDL Driver for our Sylvester GA Service Center location. If you enjoy working outdoors, fostering a sense of purpose and well-being from connecting with farmers, GreenPoint Ag may be the employer for you. Our culture fosters employee engagement, career development and opportunities are endless.
Summary/Objective
Pick up and deliver products within an assigned industrial area using Commercial vehicles which require a CDL Driver’s license
Essential Functions
- Obtains/retains proper DOT commercial driver’s license (CDL) and necessary certifications and maintains proper training certifications and annual updates
- Inspects vehicle and other equipment prior to and after using for proper running order to ensure safe operation and compliance with DOT pre trip and post trip inspection requirements
- Ensures that vehicle has proper emergency/safety equipment on board and in operating condition prior to driving
- Ensures that vehicle has proper placard/signs prior to transporting hazardous material
- Maintains correct drivers logs, shipping papers and permits in compliance with state and federal regulations
- Maintains and records preventive maintenance and expense records for vehicle
- Loads, secures, verifies, and unloads cargo
- Builds and maintains positive working relationships with customers and is responsive to their service needs
- Washes and cleans vehicle to maintain good customer and public image
- When not actively driving, assists warehouse/location workers with various duties at the location as assigned by the supervisor, which may include (but not limited to) :
- Picking multi line orders in a timely manner.
- Wrapping orders.
- Making sure warehouse stays clean and neat
- Staging and loading orders onto trucks.
- Read and understand delivery tickets in order to pull orders correctly and efficiently.
- Identify and count inventory for cycle and year end inventories.
- Trains seasonal employees in proper operation and maintenance of equipment
- Plans and directs loading/unloading of vehicle for optimal customer service and safe transportation of product
- Works under moderate supervision
- No supervisor responsibilities
- Must have and maintain a “satisfactory” driving record
- Requires CDL Class A
- Specific site qualifications and progression may apply. Advancement is not guaranteed by achieving years of experience only. Proficiency in job and behaviors that align with GreenPoint Ag Core Values (i.e. teamwork – helping other employees) are large considerations, consult with local team.
- Skill Level I – CDL Class A / may require attainment of Tanker or HAZMAT Endorsement depending on location needs. Entry level and up to 2-3 years’ driver experience
- Skill Level II – CDL Class A / may require attainment of Tanker or HAZMAT Endorsement depending on location needs. 3-9 years’ driver experience.
- Skill Level III – CDL Class A with Tanker and / or HAZMAT Endorsement or both. 10 years’ driver experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job
- Ability to communicate with associates and customers
- Ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete all documentation including ability to read and interpret documents such as product labels, SDS sheets, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, business periodicals and procedure manuals
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as product quantity, load counts, and weight measurements
- Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Travel associated with this position is typically day trips driving commercial vehicles to and from pickup and drop off locations. Overnight travel requirements are very rare.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional job-related duties may be assigned. GreenPoint Ag reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.
Communication with You
We are mindful that the job placement market has recently been infiltrated by individuals attempting to commit fraudulent acts. Unauthorized persons have been known to place advertisements for fake positions in the name of innocent and unwitting employers by mixing them in among legitimate job postings on authorized sites and by posting them on sites not used by the genuine employer. These imposter advertisements sometimes contain contact information for interested applicants that are different from an employer’s career website or company email address. Such imposter job advertisements typically include promises of high-paying jobs with the requirement that job seekers first send sensitive personal information or money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees.
Please be advised that GreenPoint Ag will never ask a potential job seeker for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruitment or hiring process. You should look carefully at any email address that you are instructed to use to submit a job application. All email correspondence from GreenPoint Ag ends in “@greenpointag.com.” If you have questions about any of our open positions, please visit our careers website at https://www.greenpointag.com/careers.