Feed Truck Driver - Dalhart, TX

Friona Industries; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Friona Industries is seeking a Dalhart-based Feed Truck Driver to manage precise ration placement and ensure timely feed deliveries in a livestock feedyard. The role emphasizes safety policies, teamwork, and strong communication to support daily operations and animal welfare.

The position requires lifting up to 30 lbs and contributes to equipment upkeep, bunk cleanliness, and accurate reporting. Candidates should be detail-oriented and capable of following directions from multiple team members.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to take direction from multiple team members.
• A genuine concern for fellow team members.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct and timely ration placement.
• Maintains accurate ration records and reporting documentation.
• Responsible for the maintenance, cleanliness, and overall operational integrity of equipment used.
• Continual observation of cattle and surroundings to report any issues.
• Participates in the maintenance and cleanliness of bunks before and after inclement weather.
• Continual observation and adherence of safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate with head bunk reader regarding current and potential opportunities for improvement.
• The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Skills

Team orientation

Strong communication

Safety conscious

Follow directions

Job description

General Description / Objective

The Dalhart Feed Truck Driver is an essential part of a team that is directly engaged in the care and feed management of livestock of the feedyard facility. They are directly responsible for their individual safety by adhering to feedyard safety policies and procedures.

The Feed Truck Driver adds value and quality services to the Feed Delivery Department by ensuring safe, and quality feed delivery processes in a timely manner. Successful candidates are highly participative, team orientated, and have high levels of communication.

Roles and Tasks

• Ensures correct and timely ration placement


• Maintains accurate ration records and reporting documentation


• Responsible for the maintenance, cleanliness, and overall operational integrity of equipment used


• Continual observation of cattle and surroundings to report any issues


• Participates in the maintenance and cleanliness of bunks before and after inclement weather


• Continual observation and adherence of safety policies and procedures


• Communicate with head bunk reader regarding current and potential opportunities for improvement


• The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Education Requirements:

• 1 Year of relevant experience

Specific Knowledge:

• Experience with meeting scheduling expectations


• Comfort with fast-paced environment


• Familiar with industry regulations and guidelines

Special Conditions / Requirements:

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy


• Ability to take direction from multiple team members


• A genuine concern for fellow team members


• Needs to be able to lift 30 lbs.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Long-term sitting, driving, some lifting, and shoveling


• Frequently ascends/descends a ladder to access feed truck


• Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions


• Moving machinery


• Extreme weather conditions such as rain, sleet, snow, hair, heat, cold, wind, dust, etc.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities and we will not unlawfully consider any factors of race, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender, disability veteran status or any and all other unlawful biases regarding federal, state or local laws with regard to workers or applicants.

Friona Industries participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.