Feed Haul CDL DRIVER

POSITION SUMMARY

The position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of trucks and feed delivery to various farm locations.

Sunday-Thursday afternoon shift

Must have valid Class A CDL with 12 months of verifiable tractor/trailer experience.

Must have the ability to operate a manual CMV.

• Operate Feed Haul trucks safely and efficiently.
• Perform equipment inspections per company guidelines and equipment operating instructions. Report all problems to the Supervisor.
• Load the truck in a manner that ensures the quality and integrity of the feed.
• Obtain a representative sample of feed delivered to each grower.
• Unload feed into proper bin(s) at the grower location ensuring integrity is maintained.
• Communicate written and verbally with associates, and maintenance (as growers as necessary) relevant information such as tank levels, conditions, etc.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely and keep truck and work areas neat, clean, and orderly.
• Pick up loads of feed from grower barns that are left over at the end of the flock as directed.
• Clean Pellet Mill Particle Separators (Pollution Control Device) weekly.
• Follow housekeeping schedule for the Feed Mill, being responsible for keeping assigned areas clean. Use blow-down techniques using required PPE.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and the leadership team.
• Responsible for additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
• Participate in process improvement and problem-solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma.

• Working knowledge of driving and traffic rules.
• Appropriate skill to drive a truck safely.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in a manner that maintains harmony with co-workers.
• Considerable ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Considerable ability to work under dusty adverse conditions.
• Valid Class A Driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to Company Policy.
• Must be able to operate a Manual CMV.
• One year of verifiable tractor/trailer experience.