CDL Driver/Warehouse - GROWMARK FS, LLC - East Berlin, PA

GROWMARK FS, LLC; East Berlin (Adams County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural cooperative is seeking a CDL Driver/Warehouse worker in East Berlin, PA. The successful candidate will operate various trucks for the delivery and pick-up of agronomy and energy products while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory and excellent customer service. Candidates must hold a valid CDL license, have a high school diploma, and demonstrate relevant experience and skills in vehicle operation and customer relations. Competitive compensation and benefits will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must have or obtain a valid CDL license and medical card.
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience required.
• Must demonstrate essential business and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles in accordance with safety standards.
• Perform daily safety checks and load/unload materials.
• Maintain accurate records for deliveries and inventory.

Skills

Safe vehicle operation

Customer service

Collaboration

Communication

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Tractor trailer

Job description

CDL Driver/Warehouse - GROWMARK FS, LLC - East Berlin, PA

GROWMARK FS is headquartered in Milford, Delaware with branches in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The cooperative employs about 500 employees (including seasonal workers) and serves approximately 13,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada. The company specializes in seed, agronomy, energy, crop protection, precision agriculture, and custom application services.

Purpose & Summary

Operate a single, tandem, or multi-axle configuration truck for delivery and/or pick-up of agronomy and/or energy products, following specified time schedules to/from company or customer locations to achieve profitable business growth. Assist with maintaining physical inventory and physical aspects of the assigned warehouse.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate all assigned vehicles (single, tandem, or multi-axle configurations), forklifts, etc. in accordance with established safety standards and proper vehicle operation techniques.
• Perform and record daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections (checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights, and brakes).
• Follow the preventive maintenance program and maintain a clean truck to present a professional appearance.
• Load and unload containers, pallets, or materials and products safely on trucks, trailers, or railcars by hand or forklift truck.
• Ensure loads are evenly balanced and distributed from the front of the trailer to the back and from side to side, as well as check axle weights and load them in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Ensure all deliveries and pickups are made in accordance with time schedules and perform duties in a manner that promotes superior customer service and professionalism within the company and industry.
• Ensure that all associated documentation (e.g., bill of lading, delivery slips, invoices) is completed accurately and returned to the branch location at the end of the day.
• Complete necessary paperwork, including accurate logbooks, records of cargo, and any other assigned record-keeping duties on a daily basis.
• Stock and move warehouse product and material. Maintain facility and equipment image.
• Follow the maintenance schedule of facility and equipment.

Other Job Functions

• Follow GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as applicable.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 2 years or more of related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to safely operate tractor trailer or tender truck equipment and to meet company and DOT standards.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Must have or have the ability to obtain and maintain a CDL license with required endorsements and any other applicable certification, license or permit, valid medical card and satisfactory driving record, as applicable.
• Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.
• Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

Occasionally Exposed Or Required To

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Noisy conditions
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
• May be required to work at varying heights
• Lift 51-70 lbs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.