CDL Truck Driver

Land O'Lakes; United States; Remote; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a CDL Truck Driver, where you will play a crucial role in transporting agricultural materials. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for overtime and varied shifts, including nights and weekends. As a valued team member, you will utilize your extensive driving experience and skills to ensure safe and efficient operations. The company is committed to advancing agriculture through innovative practices and offers a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a difference in the industry.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education assistance

401k

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• 21 years or older with 5+ years of commercial driving experience.
• Must have a Class A CDL License and HAZ-MAT licensure.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks for transportation of agricultural materials and equipment.
• Serve as a resource for co-workers and require minimal supervision.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

CDL Truck Driver

As an Expert Driver, you will be a valued team member who operates small- to large-sized trucks with trailers for transportation of agricultural materials, merchandise, equipment, and personnel. You are a “Go-To” employee with extensive job knowledge, able to serve as a resource for co-workers while the manager is absent, and require minimal supervision and guidance. You will operate within an assigned industrial area. Valid truck operator’s permit required.

This role is part of our Land O'Lakes, Inc., WinField United-Crop Nutrients business that provides crop inputs to farmers through our network independent ag retailers. Through our leadership expertise, high quality products, rich data and innovative ag technology, we strive to help the retailers and farmers they serve to intelligently advance agriculture and help farmers win in every field around the world.

Hours: Day Shift; Monday through Friday. During peak season, work may need to be performed during non-standard hours, including nights and weekends. At times, the ability to work overtime also may be required. Overnights in the truck will be required from time to time. Average week is around 60 hours.

Wage: $26 per hour

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

• 21 years or older
• 5+ years of commercial driving experience
• Current driver’s license
• Class A CDL License
• Manual driving endorsement
• HAZ-MAT licensure (or ability to attain) – additional endorsements may also be required
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with team members

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 7+ years of commercial driving experience
• Experience working in a warehouse environment (e.g., product storage, product staging, forklifts, etc.)
• Forklift experience or willing to be trained for certification (e.g., performing basic operations such as driving forwards, driving backwards, lifting and lowering boom, maneuvering in tight areas without damaging product, etc.)
• Working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets (e.g., pulling and placing pallets on/off vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically, etc.)
• Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision
• Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks
• Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team
• Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule

Physical Requirements regularly include:

• 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 is present
• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime
• Occasionally to frequently be required to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.

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

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.