SEASONAL GRAIN OPERATIONS/CDL DRIVER

United Cooperative; Town of Black Creek (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

United Cooperative seeks a Seasonal Grain/Truck Driver to support Center Valley Grain in Black Creek, WI. Responsibilities include safe loading, unloading, and transport of grain while maintaining excellent customer service during harvest season.

Role requires a valid Class A CDL, willingness to work long hours, and adherence to safety policies. This is a seasonal, full-time (September through December) opportunity with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent people skills and ability to collaborate with a team.
• Flexible and able to multitask in a fast-moving environment.
• Agricultural background preferred.
• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Ability to work long hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work safely within company policy, procedures, and governmental regulations and fully participate in company safety programs.
• Perform critical operations to keep facility running.
• Unload, load and transfer grain and grain products including barge, truck and rail operations.
• Develop knowledge of the product and its hazardous properties.
• Understand operation of conveyance equipment and safety systems used in shipping and receiving.

Skills

People skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

CDL Class A

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Center Valley Grain - Black Creek, WI, Position Type: Seasonal, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Position Summary: Support the cooperative's grain division by completing daily duties during the busy harvest season. Provide excellent customer service to customers and perform duties as assigned by the Location Manager with a safety-first mindset.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work safely within company policy, procedures, and governmental regulations and fully participate in company safety programs.
• Perform critical operations to keep facility running.
• Unload, load and transfer grain and grain products which may include but not be limited to barge, truck and rail operations.
• Must develop a knowledge of the product you are dealing with and its hazardous properties.
• Understand the proper operation of conveyance equipment that is utilized in the shipping, receiving and transferring of grain and grain products and the associated safety systems of that equipment.
• Provide a high level of customer service by displaying courteous, helpful, knowledgeable interaction and behaviors.
• Housekeeping as related, but not limited to, the cleanliness and orderliness of the grain handling area (tunnels, concrete grounds, grass areas, etc.), as well as any areas within the plant as delegated by the Location Manager.
• Monitor equipment to ensure it is in good working order, participate in the overall maintenance of the facility and equipment - notify management of any necessary repairs or possible equipment concerns.
• Be an involved/engaged member of a team and be willing to act and think independently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Seasonal Semi Driver

• Provide safe and efficient transportation of commodities and farm supply products for the benefit of United Cooperative and its member owners.
• Load trucks and inspect products.
• Perform timely product delivery, accurate recordkeeping, cleanliness of vehicle to promote a positive company image.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Communicate often with coworkers and supervisors to ensure smooth operation.
• Prompt reporting to supervisor with personal needs, safety concerns, customer problems, vehicle issues and any product inconsistencies.

Qualifications

• Excellent people skills, with an ability to collaborate with a team.
• Flexible and able to multitask; can work within a fast-moving environment.
• Agricultural background preferred.
• Valid Class A CDL
• Ability to work long hours as needed.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• This job operates in an outdoor environment. There is exposure to grain dust, weather elements, heavy truck, and machinery activity.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, handle heights up to 150 feet, and work in all outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time or part-time, seasonal position. (Expected to work from September - end of December). Overtime hours will be expected as needed.