Feedtruck Driver

Innovative Livestock Services; Lyons (KS); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Knight Feed Lot in Lyons, KS is seeking a dependable feed truck driver to deliver feed to animals from the Lyons yard. The role involves loading, operating equipment, and maintaining accurate feed loads. You will work with feed delivery software and coordinate with other drivers to ensure timely deliveries.

A high school diploma or GED is required, with 1–3 months of related experience preferred. Candidate must pass post-offer employment testing and adhere to safety and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Ability: Read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Print and speak simple sentences.
• Math Ability: Add and subtract two digit numbers; multiply and divide with 10's and 100's; use units of American weight, volume and distance.
• Reasoning Ability: Follow simple written or oral instructions; handle problems with a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• Drive feed truck to deliver feed to animals efficiently and on time.
• Use feed delivery software to ensure proper rations and bunk loads.
• Load trucks to specified sizes and operate front end loader to load ingredients.
• Deliver feed to bunks evenly and report repairs or maintenance needs.
• Maintain housekeeping and comply with OSHA/safety procedures.

Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Location: Knight Feed Lot - Lyons, KS 67554

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Knight Feedlot is looking for a dependable and reliable feed truck driver to join their team for the yard located in Lyons, KS.

Summary

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

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

This position offers competitive wages commensurate with experience and a generous benefit package.

Personal 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.

EOE