Driver, CDL (Seasonal) - AgVantage FS - Lowden, IA

AgVantage FS; Lowden (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

AgVantage FS in Iowa is seeking a CDL driver to operate trucks and forklifts for delivery and pickup of agronomy and energy products. You will follow safety standards, perform daily inspections, and maintain professional vehicle condition.

The role requires a CDL with endorsements and a medical card, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. Extended hours and on-call work may be required.

Qualifications

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a CDL with required endorsements and medical card.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Flexibility for extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains assigned trucks (single, tandem, multi-axle) and forklifts following safety standards.
• Performs and records pre-trip inspections and routine maintenance as needed.
• Loads and unloads goods in compliance with DOT and company policies.
• Ensures accurate delivery/pickup documentation and adheres to company standards.

Skills

CDL License with Endorsements

Forklift Operation

Vehicle Maintenance Basics

Safety Compliance

Communication/Customer Focus

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

AgVantage FS is headquartered in Waverly, Iowa with branches in Northern and Eastern Iowa. AgVantage FS has about 400 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 23,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, precision agronomy, and agri-finance. AgVantage FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

Purpose And Summary Statement

Operates and maintains single, tandem or multi-axle trucks/trailers and forklifts for delivery/pick-up of agronomy/energy products following specified time schedules to/from the company locations or customer locations to achieve profitable business growth.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates and maintains all assigned vehicles, single, tandem, or multi axle configurations, forklifts, etc in accordance with established safety standards and proper vehicle operation techniques.
• Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections, such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights, and brakes. Follows the preventative maintenance program and maintains a clean truck to present a professional appearance.
• Loads and unloads trucks according to company policies and DOT regulations.
• Ensures that all deliveries and pick-ups, and all associated documentation are made according to company expectations and standards.

Other Job Functions

• Responsible for maintaining company equipment according to company standards, adheres to the company Uniform Policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.
• Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply. Demonstrates the FS Way Standards: Trust, Responsiveness, Excellence, Expertise and Solution Focused.
• Perform basic shop maintenance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a CDL License with required endorsements and any other certification, license or permit, valid medical card and satisfactory driving record, as applicable.
• Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.

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
• Move up to 100lbs
• 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.

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.