Feed Mill Truck Driver

Sandy Pine is a multigenerational, family-owned farming operation based in Nebraska. We specialize in producing the highest quality pigs for our customers around the country and transport them all over the world. We are made up of multiple farm locations, all strategically located to provide our pigs with the safest and healthiest environment. Because of this commitment to excellence, we provide the highest quality swine genetics in the industry.

This position is located in Ainsworth, Nebraska. 

Job Summary:
The position is responsible for operating a semi-truck and feed trailer to transport, deliver and unload feed at Sandy Pine facilities, including following all biosecurity protocols.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates a straight truck and trailer combination, feed trailer auger and extended boom arm and including the ability to safely maneuver based on situational needs.
• Performs general maintenance and repairs on feed truck to ensure proper working order, including daily inspection and repair 
  on assigned truck.
• Maintains feed delivery records and ensure feed is unloaded correctly into numbered bin(s).
• Ensures control room and mixing areas are clean and orderly, which extends to the outside area around the bins.
• Performs regular preventive maintenance on truck and trailer to ensure cleanliness, including power wash and disinfectant.
• Assists local farmers bringing in grain, weigh trucks and receive bulk ingredients according to standard process.
• Responsible for following biosecurity standards and herd health policies, which includes mandatory showering and changing into farm clothes prior to entering the farm, having no contact with other swine, and adhering to down-time requirements as established by PIC (Pig Improvement Company).
• Perform other maintenance duties as determined by manager.

Operating Farm Equipment (if applicable to position as determined by management):

• Be properly trained and certified to operate equipment and vehicles (rented or owned) according to the operator's manual and OSHA standards if applicable.
• Check and maintain all fluid levels according to the operator's manual, prior to starting (vehicles, trucks, tractors, skid steers, UTV side-by-side, etc.).
• Use only the recommended types of fluids listed in the operator’s manual.
• Grease tractors, loaders, skid steers, manure spreader, construction equipment, pay loaders, disk, etc. according to the operator’s manual prior to operation.
• Allow trucks, tractors, skid steers, pay loaders, construction equipment, or any machinery with an engine and fluid levels to warm up all fluid levels including hydraulic oil prior to operation.
• Understand that warranty work can be denied if non-recommended fluids are utilized, or not maintained to the proper level, and not greased.

Job Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 18 years or older.
• CDL Class A preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability is required to operate company vehicles.
• Prior experience driving and operating a truck and trailer; CDL Class A with air brake endorsement preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and resolution skills with knowledge of production machines and equipment desired.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide resolution and follow-up to meet needs of facility. 
• Working knowledge with machinery and mechanical processes, with ability to operate machinery desired.
• Strong communication skills, ability to work independent and collaboratively, and ability to apply independent thinking and judgement to provide resolution.
• Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected.
• Ability to work in conditions with varying temperatures, loud noise, odiferous and dust.
• Ability to perform the required functions of the job, including physical demands like lifting/moving over 55 pounds, actively walking/standing for long periods of time on concrete floors, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing and visual requirements to close, distance and color objects. Ability to climb bins and operate high power pressure washing equipment.
• Willingness to take on additional duties as assigned by management.

Benefits:

Sandy Pine offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time positions:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Paid Time Off