Class A CDL Driver; Day Shift

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Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at...

Day Shift: Open to discussing candidate's preferred schedule.

All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT – our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork. Production Transportation Federal DOT Compliance.

• Perform before-, during-, and after-operation inspections
• Operate company-owned trucks to facilitate shipping and receiving operations of raw materials and finished product
• Move containers of raw material or hook up hose line as needed to load truck
• Maintain driver log information using paperless technology
• Accurately and legibly complete all paperwork in a timely manner and maintain records, as required
• Have a working knowledge of DOT, federal, and state regulations pertaining to transportation and vehicle maintenance
• Assist with minor maintenance and repairs of trucks and trailers; notify management if major repairs are needed
• Maintain and safeguard all company property provided for position
• Follow all safety procedures and help ensure facility and vehicle cleanliness
• Maintain highest level of confidentiality and professionalism while promoting a positive image of the company
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Travel up to 100% of the time
• Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

• One year or more of truck driving experience, desired; must be able to operate a semi-truck with a manual transmission
• Possess and maintain a current state Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate Health Card
• Ability to perform in-depth and thorough vehicle inspections
• Ability to remain alert and drive safely under sedentary conditions; remain aware of changing traffic and weather conditions
• Ability to use an electronic tablet or computer to enter truckload information
• Comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and company policies
• Possess, or be willing to attain, a tanker endorsement, as routes require
• Ability to work with animal by-products from cows, pigs, and poultry
• Must be 21 years of age or older to drive a semi-truck across state lines (not required of all drivers/routes)

• Frequently push, pull, or manipulate containers weighing up to 100 pounds
• Frequently pull and hook up to 100 feet of hose
• Consistently climb in and out of vehicle cab and/or onto trailer up to 10 feet
• Frequently bend, crawl, and/or kneel
• Frequently use upper body to unroll trailer tarps
• Perform driving role; sit up to 90% of the time

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Manufacturing