CDL Truck Driver

Land O'Lakes; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a CDL Truck Driver, where you'll play a vital role in transporting agricultural materials to customers. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on safety and collaboration. Enjoy the benefits of being home nightly while making a significant impact within a Fortune 250 cooperative. If you have a passion for driving and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401k

Education Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older with valid CDL.
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Transport agricultural materials safely and efficiently.
• Comply with FMCSA and DOT regulations.

Skills

Commercial Driving Experience

Forklift Certification

Basic Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

HAZ-MAT Licensure

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.