2 months ago CDL Class B Driver/Warehouse Associate - Oakland Branch Oakland, MD Freedom Ag & E[...]

Freedomagandenergy; West Virginia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural cooperative is seeking a CDL Class B Driver/Warehouse Associate. The role involves operating delivery vehicles, handling inventory, and ensuring customer service in various agricultural tasks. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a high school diploma or GED, preferably with forklift experience.

Qualifications

• Requires Forklift Certification or ability to obtain.
• Prefer six months of delivery vehicle experience.
• Experience in warehouse functions and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicles to transport merchandise between facilities and customers.
• Handles and delivers various agricultural products.
• Performs inventory management and supports warehouse functions.

Skills

Customer-focused communication skills

Knowledge of agricultural products

Ability to operate forklift and industrial equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Coursework in agriculture or plant science

Tools

Forklift

Front-end loader

Pallet jack

Skid loader

Job description

CDL Class B Driver/Warehouse Associate - Oakland Branch

Freedom Ag Energy is a farmer-owned cooperative with multiple locations in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, each with a rich tradition of serving the agriculture and energy needs of their communities. In addition to our traditional ag business, we offer products and services for home & garden, pet supplies, animal health, outdoor recreation, heating and cooling. Our growing energy department serves both business and residential customers.

Responsibilities

Operates box trucks, pick-up trucks, flat beds, and/or other vehicles to transport merchandise between FAE facilities and customer farms, production sites, and residences. Delivers, handles, loads and unloads a variety of packaged merchandise, including seed, fertilizer, crop protectants and other treatment products, as well as feed, farm supplies, equipment, and/or plant material. Performs minor repairs and general maintenance on delivery vehicles to ensure good operating condition. Effectively operates a forklift and other industrial equipment. This position also performs customer support, inventory management, and/or warehouse and merchandising functions.

This position requires the safe operation of a motor vehicle to perform essential job functions and mandatory compliance with the FAE motor vehicle safety policy.
Able to effectively operate a forklift, front-end loader, pallet jack, skid loader and/or other industrial equipment.
Able to learn, understand and follow safety, quality control and operating procedures at all times.
Able to learn and effectively apply knowledge of a variety of agricultural products and services.
Able to utilize GPS equipment.
Able to effectively communicate with customers.
Able to apply logic and understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
Education: Requires a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Prefer additional coursework in agriculture, plant science, animal science, or a related field.

Experience

Experience: Prefer previous experience in a warehouse handling inventory and operating industrial equipment including forklift, front-end loader, pallet jack, and/or skid loader. Customer-focused communication skills, familiarity with agricultural industry, and/or previous Freedom Ag & Energy work experience a plus.

Certification: Requires Forklift Certification (or ability to obtain within a given period)
Requires six (6) months of work experience operating delivery vehicles (box trucks, pick-up trucks, flat beds, and/or other vehicles) and/or performing warehouse functions, with demonstrated customer service skills and a valid driver's license. Requires experience operating industrial equipment including forklift. Previous Freedom Ag & Energy work experience a plus.