Feed Truck Driver

FARMERS CO OP ASSOCIATION; Keota (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Coop Retirement

Paid Time Off

Clothing Allowance

Life Insurance

Job summary

FARMERS CO OP ASSOCIATION in Iowa seeks a Feed Truck Driver to deliver bulk and bagged feed, ensuring safety and efficiency. You will work with operations and sales staff and interact with customers across locations, while maintaining inventories and equipment.

Ideal candidates will have CDL training within 6 months, strong customer service skills, and basic mechanical aptitude to support feed operations and maintain assets.

Qualifications

• CDL within 6 months or ability to obtain one during employment.
• Knowledge of livestock and feed production methods.
• Ability to learn required duties and seek help when needed.
• Excellent customer service and interactions are required.
• Basic mechanical skills to operate and maintain feed equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drives trucks to deliver bulk and bagged feed to locations.
• Maintains high safety standards in all duties.
• Keep buildings and equipment clean and maintained.
• Assist at feed mill and warehouse as needed.
• Load/unload bagged feed on delivery truck.
• Observe biosecurity of producer operations.
• Collaborate with location manager, sales staff, and front desk to maintain inventories.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Reading instructions

Education

CDL training within 6 months

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The FCA Feed Truck Driver position will focus on the daily operations feed delivery. Utilizing excellent interpersonal skills, this position will be able to work in a team environment and provide the support needed to be a key part of a successful business both operationally and customer focused. This position will work closely with the operations and sales staff, as well as the customers at all locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a very high level of safety in every aspect of job duties.
• Drives trucks to deliver bulk and bagged feed to specified locations.
• Maintains the buildings and assigned equipment at the location.
• Assist at the feed mill and warehouse as needed.
• Occasionally assists in other departments of the COOP.
• Load/unload bagged feed on delivery truck.
• Observe all biosecurity of producer operations.
• Works with location manager, sales staff, and front desk staff to keep accurate monthly inventories.

Requirements

Education and Experience Required

• CDL desired, must be able to get a CDL within 6 months on employment (We will train the right individual)
• Knowledge of livestock and feed production methods
• Ability to learn required information to complete duties and to understand when to seek assistance.
• Good customer service and customer interaction skills a must.
• Basic Mechanical skills are necessary to operate and maintain feed equipment.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods of activity.

Job Type: Full-time; Monday to Friday Day Shift Schedule

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Coop Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Clothing Allowance
• Life Insurance