Feedtruck Driver

Ilsbeef; Kansas; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Knight Feed Lot in Lyons, KS is seeking a part-time weekend feedtruck driver to deliver feed to animals in a timely and safe manner. This role requires operating equipment, loading trucks to specified sizes, and coordinating with other drivers.

The job offers competitive wages commensurate with experience and opportunities for advancement; candidates must pass post-offer testing and comply with OSHA safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: HS diploma/GED or 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Language: Ability to read simple words and numbers; print and speak simple sentences.
• Math: Add/subtract two-digit numbers; use US weight, volume, distance units.
• Reasoning: Follow simple written/oral instructions and handle few concrete variables.

Responsibilities

• Deliver feed to bunks with proper rationing and load size.
• Operate front end loader to load feed ingredients.
• Notify maintenance staff of needed repairs.
• Maintain clean and organized feed area and follow safety rules.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Dependability

Adaptability

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Quality

Planning/Organizing

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Knight Feed Lot - Lyons, KS 67554Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: NoneTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayKnight Feedlot is looking to add a part time weekend feedtruck driver for the feedyard located in Lyons, KS.

The successful candidate for this position must be able to pass post offer employment testing.

This position offers competitive wages commensurate with experience and room for advancement.

All interested individuals should apply online at ilsbeef.com/careers, call [phone] orapply in person at:

Knight Feedlot located at 1786 Ave J., Lyons, KS 67554.

Summary:

Drives feed truck to deliver feed to animals in an efficient and timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work with the applicable feed delivery software system to ensure that proper rations are loaded and fed to the proper bunk.
• Accurately load trucks to specified load size.
• Operate front end loader to load feed ingredients.
• Deliver feed to bunks in an evenly distributed manner.
• Notify appropriate personnel regarding repairs or maintenance needed.
• Follow equipment service checklist daily and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Communicate with other drivers feed delivery overages/underages.
• Maintain housekeeping in the feed area (sweeping, shoveling, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA/safety procedures, rules and regulations.

QualificationsPersonal Competencies:

• Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Cost Consciousness - Conserve organizational resources.
• Dependability - Follow instructions, respond to management direction; keep commitments; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ethics - Treat people with respect; work with integrity and ethically.
• Initiative - Ask for and offer help when needed.
• Innovation - Generate suggestions for improving work.
• Interpersonal Keep emotions under control.
• Judgment Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Oral Communication - Listen and get clarification; respond well to questions.
• Organizational Support - Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Planning/Organizing - Use time efficiently.
• Problem Solving Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Quantity - Complete work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures.
• Team Work - Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Technical Skills Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others.
• Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Ability: Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Math Ability: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, airborne particles and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions and the noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.