Seasonal Truck Driver

R.D. Offutt Farms; Wadena (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

R.D. Offutt Farms is seeking seasonal truck drivers to haul product from farm bins to customers. Drivers must hold a valid driver’s license and complete daily logs, load/unload trucks, and perform pre- and post-trip inspections, including scale tickets.

Responsibilities include loading cargo, operating loading equipment, and maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. Overtime during harvest may be required; willingness to work outdoors is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Valid driver’s license required; ability to meet physical requirements.
• Experience with farm or heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Willingness to work outside and overtime during harvest season or as needed.

Responsibilities

• Haul product from designated farm bins to customers.
• Load and unload trucks and operate loading equipment as needed.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and maintain logs and scale tickets.
• Check vehicle condition and report defects or incidents to management.
• Secure cargo and ensure proper loading and unloading procedures.
• Communicate effectively with management and team members and follow safety rules.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Prioritization in fast-paced work

Observation and analytical skills

Valid driver’s license

Heavy equipment operation experience

Job description

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of R.D Offutt Farms Seasonal Truck Drivers is to haul product from designated farm bins to the customer. All drivers are required to hold a valid driver’s license. Daily timekeeping logs, potato load logs, pre- and post-trip inspections, and scale weight tickets are also the driver’s responsibility. Drivers are responsible for loading and unloading trucks, including operating a remote control for loading.

Compensation & Benefits

• Discretionary Bonus
• Training and development, as well as opportunities to grow within the organization

$18 - $21 / hour

Specific Job Duties Include

• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles to management
• Collect delivery instructions from the trucking office and field supervisors, verifying instructions and routes
• Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons to transport and deliver product
• Check conditions of truck box after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned
• Secure cargo for transport, using tarps
• Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary
• Communicate effectively with management and other team members
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook
• Conduct self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of R.D. Offutt Farms
• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner

Job Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the positions with or without accommodation
• Climbing in to and exiting trucks multiple times throughout the day
• Climbing stairs multiple times a day
• Willingness to work outside
• Walk on uneven ground at the farm locations
• Must be able to work overtime during harvest season or as the need arises
• Experience with farm or heavy equipment operation preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent observation, analysis and organization abilities
• Previous truck driving experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship