Feed Truck Driver North #1

Friona Industries LP; Sublette (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Friona Industries LP in Sublette, Kansas, is seeking a Feed Truck Driver to support the feedyard team by ensuring correct and timely ration placement and adherence to safety policies during feed delivery.

The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment, maintain equipment, document ration records, monitor cattle, and assist with bunk maintenance and safety procedures while communicating with teammates.

Qualifications

• 1 Year of relevant experience
• Experience with meeting scheduling expectations
• Comfort with fast-paced environment
• Familiar with industry regulations and guidelines
• 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

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

Attention to detail

Able to lift 30 lbs

Comfort with fast-paced environment

Safety awareness

Job description

The 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