Class 1A Driver

Wirtschaftsförderungszentrum Lünen GmbH; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic AgTech company dedicated to empowering farmers and enhancing rural communities. This role involves the safe and efficient delivery of agricultural products while adhering to safety regulations and ensuring customer satisfaction. As a key player in a mission-driven organization, you'll enjoy competitive compensation, boundless career mobility, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the agricultural sector. If you're organized, safety-minded, and ready to take on a driving and delivery position, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in an innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career mobility

Health benefits

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1A license with a clean driving record is essential.
• 5+ years of experience in product delivery and distribution required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of chemical, fertilizer, and seed.
• Ensure compliance with safety and legal procedures.

Skills

Class 1A license

TDG and WHMIS endorsement

Product delivery experience

Warehouse experience

Leadership skills

Time management

Crisis resolution

Knowledge of safety documentation

Equipment handling

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Box truck

Manual and electric pallet jack

Job description

Farmers Business Network (FBN) is on a mission to power the prosperity of family farmers and rural communities around the world, transforming how the world farms with an integrated, technology-enabled agricultural platform.

We offer high ROI farm inputs, fintech and sustainability products and services powered by network data, and farm-tested insights from our global farmer community. Our platform helps FBN members make confident decisions to ensure the economic viability of their farms, while also empowering them to be a part of the solution as the global community confronts its most pressing issues: providing food security for a growing population, transitioning to more sustainable agriculture, and responding to climate change.

We are a dynamic, innovative, and mission-driven AgTech company that offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as boundless career mobility. We are backed by top investors, including Fidelity, ADM, Google Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, DBL Partners, T Rowe Price and Temasek. We have been featured in these articles by the Wall Street Journal and Forbes, and were also named "One of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World" by Fast Company Magazine.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for a safety minded, diligent, organized, hard-working Class 1A candidate who will be responsible for material movement and local delivery of chemical, fertilizer, and seed for a central distribution warehouse. Warehouse duties are also required and include all the functions of the warehouse.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. This is a driving and delivery position, involving physical movement of product along with warehouse duties.
2. Adhering to the compliance of all legal and safety procedures.
3. Managing the safe, professional and efficient deliveries direct to customers, including high levels of customer interaction and communication for scheduling and deliveries.
4. Ensuring the proper functioning of all tools and equipment.
5. Ensuring orders are correct, accurate, safely loaded, and ready for delivery.
6. Safe operation of all equipment (box truck, forklift, manual and electric pallet jack).
7. Coordinate all required paperwork for shipment and deliveries, including proper handling of returns.
8. Complete regular safety and quality audits.
9. Comply with driver/warehousing rules and regulations as well as with company policies and procedures.
10. Collect and verify delivery instructions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Current Class 1A license and clean driving record.
2. Current TDG and WHMIS endorsement or ability to obtain them.
3. 5+ years working experience in product delivery and distribution to customer base.
4. Experience working in a warehouse.
5. Proven work experience managing direct to customer deliveries (Final Mile).
6. Knowledge of the safety and legal documentation processes for handling related driver and warehouse activities (MSDS, Equipment checklist, BOL).
7. Excellent leadership and administration skills.
8. Ability to effectively manage time, resolve crisis, and make decisions.
9. Ability to efficiently coordinate workings with internal and external workers of the company.
10. Ability to work occasional weekend shifts during peak season.
11. Clean/Pass DOT drug/alcohol and physical.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Certified, or ability to be certified on equipment (forklift, etc).
2. Working understanding of WMS system.
3. Compliance with safety regulations.
4. Ability to safely handle equipment used to physically move inventory.
5. Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.
6. Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc).

To understand the physical demands of this job, please click this link and refer to Template J.

FBN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. FBN considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program here.

FBN is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please fill out this form.