CDL Truck Driver

Vermont Creamery, L.L.C.; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated CDL Truck Driver to join their transportation team. In this role, you will be responsible for safely transporting agricultural materials within a regional area, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations. This position offers a stable schedule, allowing you to be home nightly, while contributing to a company recognized for its commitment to quality and community. With competitive pay and a range of benefits including medical and retirement plans, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their driving career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Life & Disability Insurance

Education Assistance

401k

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Transport agricultural materials to customers and other locations.
• Follow all driving and safety policies and comply with FMCSA regulations.

Skills

Commercial Driving

Forklift Operation

Basic Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

CDL

Job description

CDL Truck Driver

Pay: $23.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience

Shift & Working Hours: Monday through Friday, 7am - 4pm; Weekends/Overtime as needed.

In this role, you’ll be a key member of our Land O’Lakes, Inc. transportation team who transports agricultural materials to customers and other locations. You will operate within an assigned regional area. This driving role is local, and you will be home nightly.

This role is part of our WinField United business who supplies agricultural inputs, expertise, and technology to our member-owners and other partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follows all driving and safety policies
• Complies with FMCSA and DOT regulations of drivers
• Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others
• Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly
• Ensures all standard operating procedures are followed
• Successful forklift certification required

Required Experience and Skills:

• Must be 21 years or older
• Possesses valid driver’s license including:
  • Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
  • HAZ-MAT licensure (or ability to attain)
  • Additional endorsements may also be required
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience
• Basic computer and math skills
• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions
• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot
• Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful

Preferred Experience:

• 2+ years of commercial driving experience
• Forklift experience

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 60lbs
• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust and chemicals are present
• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime

Nothing in this job description restricts the management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and background review.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.