Semi Local CDL Truck Driver

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Mental Health Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Family Leave

Military Leave

Financial Wellness Resources

Job summary

Land O’Lakes, Inc. in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking a Semi Local CDL Truck Driver to transport Animal Nutrition products within a regional area.

The role requires overnight stays with weekends at home and offers a $75,000 annual salary plus comprehensive benefits. You will join the transportation team, adhere to FMCSA/DOT regulations, and operate with safety first while leveraging your CDL A credentials and endorsements.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience.
• Valid Class A CDL with Airbrakes.
• Hazardous materials endorsement or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Basic computer and math skills; able to read, write and follow instructions.
• Willingness to learn, problem-solve and troubleshoot.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; respectful.
• Must be able to be out from home a minimum of two nights weekly.

Responsibilities

• Follows all driving and safety policies.
• Comply with FMCSA and DOT regulations of drivers.
• Comply with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others.
• Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly.
• Ensures all standard operating procedures are followed.
• Must be able to use a powered pallet jack.

Skills

CDL A

Airbrakes

HAZ-MAT Endorsement

Tanker Endorsements

FMCSA/DOT Regulations

Safety Procedures

Basic Computing

Reading & Math Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Job description

Semi Local CDL Truck Driver

Outstanding Benefits Starting Day 1

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & 10 Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Mental Health & Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Family & Military Leave
• Financial Wellness Resources

Pay: $75,000 annual salary, paid bi-weekly

Shift: This role is an regional driving position. Role requires over-night stays for routes - home on weekends.

In this role, you’ll be a key member of our Land O’Lakes, Inc., transportation team who transports Animal Nutrition products to customers and other locations.

You will operate within an assigned regional area. Trucks will be in Cedar Falls, IA.

This role is part of our Nutra Blend business who is an industry leader in manufacturing and distributing quality vitamin, trace mineral, micro-ingredients, and antibiotic premixes for the feed industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Follows all driving and safety policies
• Comply with FMCSA and DOT regulations of drivers
• Comply with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others
• Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly
• Ensures all standard operating procedures are followed
• Must be able to use a powered pallet jack.

Required Experience and Skills

• Must be 21 years or older
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience
• Possesses valid driver’s license including: Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Airbrakes HAZ-MAT Endorsement (or ability to attain within 60 days of hire - company reimbursement available) Tanker Endorsements (or ability to attain within 60 days of hire - company reimburse available).
• Additional endorsements may also be required Basic computer and math skills Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful Able to learn and complete safety and compliance guidance training.
• Must be able to be out from home a minimum of two nights weekly.

Preferred Experience

• 2+ years of commercial driving experience
• Forklift experience

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 60lbs
• Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours
• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, squatting, crouching, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
• Must be capable to frequently perform carrying of freight of varying size and shape.
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust and chemicals are present
• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays

Nothing in this job description restricts the management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and background review.

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Land O’Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The company engages in an interactive process to review requests for reasonable accommodation that may be needed to allow qualified individuals with disabilities to perform all the essential functions of the position. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to the Hiring Manager.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

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